Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

Position Highlights

• Location:
  
  Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76132
• Work environment:
  Radiology CT Scan
• Work hours:
  
  PRN variable shifts

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine (required) or Associate’s Degree (preferred)
• 2 years in nuclear medicine (preferred)
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine (required) or CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)
• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB (required)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)
• Skills:
  
  communication, computer, venipuncture

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member prior to exam
• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Performs complex procedures including age‑related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age‑related factors
• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• 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
• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
• Prints laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS
• Coordinates with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team‑oriented actions
• Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Prepares room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies)
• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time‑out procedures
• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of
• Obtains patient history
• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitors patient during imaging
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
• Administers radioactive isotopes and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
• Utilizes ADKAR and CLAK during times of change

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, and other benefits
• Delivery of high‑quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, and other benefits
• Delivery of high‑quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth