Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow.
• The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required.
• The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
• There is an expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their product of licensure.
• The technologist will adhere to and maintain the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management.
• They will observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures, maintain radiation safety protocols while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department, and complete daily logs and periodic tests as required by the license.
• Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable One Client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of Client Health.
• Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies, including appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and does not disclose any confidential information unless necessary for job duties.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as required by regulatory bodies and the hospital.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed within the scope of licensure, certifications, and documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a superuser and escalates issues to the PACS administrator if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager or Biomedical personnel and follows up appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other approved equivalent (required).

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting (preferred).
• Basic computer experience (required).

Licenses / Registrations / Certifications:

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB (required).
• State licensure required -Texas: MRT by TMB.
• BLS certification (AHA only) required.