Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Overview

Description Introduction:
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include a range of medical, dental, vision and additional benefits, as well as retirement and support programs. Examples include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays; prescription drug and behavioral health coverage; telemedicine services; and Air Med medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans; auto and home insurance; identity theft protection; legal counseling; long-term care coverage; moving assistance; pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support resources, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) with company match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work programs (paid time off, family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absence).

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist produces images in accordance with ARRT standards and NMTCB certification, and within the guidelines of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Hospital Policies and Procedures Manual and the Radioactive Materials License. The technologist is accountable to the Radiation Safety Officer for ensuring regulatory compliance in the department. Provides services using radioisotopes to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and function, patient care, positioning, nuclear medicine principles, radiation protection and specialized techniques.

Exercises professional judgment and maintains medical ethics.

• Participates in providing patient-specific care standards as directed, following service excellence standards to ensure high patient satisfaction.
• Consistently produces scans of optimal diagnostic quality for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Follows established imaging protocols and isotope dosage; adjusts for age or disease when appropriate.
• Operates Nuclear Medicine cameras, computers and related equipment efficiently.
• Completes high-quality scans in a timely manner, organizing and prioritizing workflow.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma, acute and challenging patients; modifies positioning and scanning factors as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease processes, images findings and communicates them to the Radiologist.
• Performs radioactive therapy procedures according to Nuclear Medicine Policies and Procedures and the Radioactive Material License.
• Employs techniques to minimize radiation exposure by adhering to the ALARA program.
• Adheres to the radiation plan and maintains awareness of radiation safety practices.
• Explains procedures to patients and family in understandable terms; clarifies misconceptions.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by JRCERT or graduate of an AMA-approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or a military training program of equivalent standards.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology – preferred.
• Two to three years of prior experience as a Radiologic Tech – preferred.

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or Registered Technologist with ARRT post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT NM).
• If hired prior…