Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Details  Sign-On Bonus Available Department:
Nuclear Medicine

Schedule:

Full-time Days, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Hospital:
Providence

Location:

Waco, Texas  #nucmed #cross train #PETCTBenefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth:
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being:
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.

Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.

Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.

Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

One or more of the following required:

Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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