Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: College Station
Posted on: August 30, 2024

Job Description:

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in College Station, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: StaffFacility/Region: College Station HospitalDepartment: Nuclear MedicineShift/Status: Full TimeSchedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm (rotating call)The College Station region consists of two hospitals and 15 clinics in the Brazos Valley (South East Texas).The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N), or by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24006406.About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Sign-On bonus

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