Nuclear Med Tech PRN

JOB SUMMARY

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Quality Assurance: Performs high‑quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT) according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Systematically evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control (Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.

Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to identify service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and establish rapport. Instructs and communicates with patients and their families, in accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient’s ability to tolerate the exam.

Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease and protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection‑control protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment as needed. Uses aseptic or sterile techniques as required when performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.

Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and self by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies, protocols, and techniques. Verifies correct radioactive drug selection, screens patients for pregnancy, safely administers radiopharmaceuticals, educates patients about radiation safety, and follows disposal guidelines.

Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or appropriate department, assists the department in maintaining supplies inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C., and works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and radiologists. Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.

• Observe changes in medical condition and communicate effectively with nursing partners, physicians, and emergency response teams, including first aid and emergency cart use.
• Maintain current knowledge, continued education, and skills for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provide services timely, accurately, and cost‑efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform tasks independently without routine oversight.
• Maintain a calm, helpful attitude under stress and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
• Serve as trainer by providing quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and workflows, including PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and biomedical services.
• Possess general computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Be willing to take calls if required.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
• Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program.
• Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• Certification / License / Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer. Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as an MRT. ARRT‑N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT‑N) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB.