Nuclear Medicine Specialist – PRN (as needed)

The Radiology team is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Specialist to join the team. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall - 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

Work hours: PRN (as needed), days and weekend on call for nights

Radiology Department Highlights:

• Great Work life Balance with creative work schedules

• Very Family Friendly atmosphere and work environment in the Imaging Department

• New State of the Art Imaging Equipment installed in 2022

• Great group of Radiologists to work with in the department

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required

• Associates degree preferred

Experience

• 2 years nuclear medicine experience preferred

Licenses and Certification

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) upon hire required

• CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist upon hire required and

• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist ( either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required and

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

• Administers Radioactive isotopes and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

• Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

• Utilizes ADKAR and CLAK during times of change

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health PRN Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.