We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: <ul> <li>Superior practice settings</li> <li>High safety standards</li> <li>Professional development & nursing education</li> <li>Meaningful collaboration with physicians</li> <li>Unparalleled support</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing</li> <li>Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li> <li>Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements</li> <li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)</li> <li>Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line</li> </ul> I CARE VALUES INTEGRITY We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. ACCOUNTABILITY We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. RESPECT We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. EXCELLENCE We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Fast Facts Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital <ul> <li>226 operating beds</li> <li>15 operating rooms</li> <li>647 affiliated physicians</li> <li>1,730 employees</li> <li>14,233 inpatients</li> <li>137,540 outpatients</li> <li>56,887 emergency room visits</li> </ul> Hear from our Chief Nursing Officer, Caroline Mascarenhas Carolina Mascarenhas Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital "Being a part of Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital means being at the forefront of health care innovation, where we embrace new ideas and our training programs empower our staff to lead the way in their respective fields." About Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital is scheduled to open in 2025 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. Cypress, which will be master planned for 500 beds, will be modeled after Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist The Woodlands hospitals. It will be designed as the hospital of the future and will be a testament to Houston Methodist's commitment to innovation. The hospital, located at Highway 290 between Barker-Cypress and Jarvis Road, will include medical office buildings to house our breast care center, cancer and infusion center, orthopedics and sports medicine and multi-specialty physician practices.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ipYkfvjohbwTFyRTpV%2fHuAj" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Opportunities at Houston Methodist**

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care, and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:

- Superior practice settings
- High safety standards
- Professional development and nursing education
- Meaningful collaboration with physicians
- Unparalleled support

**Job Description**

- Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
- Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
- Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line

**I CARE Values**

- Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  
- Compassion: We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical, and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.
  
- Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
  
- Respect: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  
- Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

**Fast Facts about Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital**

- 226 operating beds
- 15 operating rooms
- 647 affiliated physicians
- 1,730 employees
- 14,233 inpatients
- 137,540 outpatients
- 56,887 emergency room visits

**Community Overview**

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital is scheduled to open in 2025 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. Cypress, which will be master planned for 500 beds, will be modeled after Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist The Woodlands hospitals. It will be designed as the hospital of the future and will be a testament to Houston Methodist's commitment to innovation. The hospital, located at Highway 290 between Barker-Cypress and Jarvis Road, will include medical office buildings to house our breast care center, cancer and infusion center, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-specialty physician practices.

Registered Nurse II - Intensive Care Unit - (Part-Time) (Nights)

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Navigator position is responsible for serving as an expert population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate and assisting population-specific patients/families to navigate the complex healthcare system in an organized, effective and efficient manner. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the service line throughout the continuum of patient care. The Nurse Navigator position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the department, the service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to, leading survivorship activities, participating in nursing initiatives such as Pathway to Excellence/Magnet, assessing service line needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, coordinating program education and serving as a clinical resource for both program and hospital staff. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Develops strong relationships with physicians, their office staff, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinical specialists, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients. Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, as appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, interprofessional departments and outside medical service agencies to help coordinate support services for patients. Partners with the Business Development staff to coordinate relationships with external/referring physicians for the program, as appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Coordinates all aspects of patient care and development related to the service line. Facilitates entry of patients into the program and assists with coordination of care through personalized interaction. Follows the population-specific patient throughout the postoperative phase of care, continuum of care and/or into survivorship, as applicable. Advocates for patients and caregivers in preventing/resolving clinical or ethical issues, develops supportive department/unit practices and guidelines.</li></ul><ul><li>Educates the patient and caregiver on disease-specific guidelines and surgical and non-surgical treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions.</li></ul><ul><li>Develops/updates informational/educational resources and programs related to program services and/or plan of care in partnership with the patient and caregiver; mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care.</li></ul><ul><li>Teaches nursing care principles with advanced technical knowledge and provides formal education to groups outside the department as needed. Educates and/or facilitates patient and caregiver on introduction to program, clinical trial information, resource referrals, and genetic counseling as appropriate.</li></ul>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Fosters successful outcomes, survivorship by developing treatment summary, providing education to patient and caregiver on follow-up schedule and communication to healthcare team. Assists with maintaining follow up schedule and addresses acute complications, late and long-term effects through continual needs assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Implements risk assessments and monitors healthcare pathways with interprofessional teams, intervening when necessary to improve timeliness of care. Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement and shared governance activities by identifying, recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Ensures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported.</li></ul>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs. Contributes to oversight of grant funding for community outreach initiatives as appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Makes referrals to financial navigators/business office financial counselors to assist patients needing financial support.</li></ul><ul><li>Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.</li></ul>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Participates in identifying needs, planning and implementing educational programs within the service line for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in the development and presentation of health care provider and community educational programs in the service line.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains personal professional development through organization membership. Reads and leads critique of evidence-based practice literature in nursing and related disciplines. Publishes evidence-based research findings and/or presents findings at a national meeting. Attends/participates in continuing education activities to ensure current knowledge in the practicing specialty.</li></ul><ul><li>Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.</li></ul>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION<ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li></ul><ul><li>Master's degree preferred</li></ul>WORK EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Three years clinical nursing experience</li><li>Cardiovascular Nursing experience highly preferred</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership or Coordinator experience preferred</li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED<ul><li>RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND</li><li>BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND</li><li>Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) in applicable specialty area or Oncology Nursing Society recognized certification </li></ul>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED<ul><li>Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) Case Management related OR</li><li>ACM - Accredited Case Manager (NBCM) </li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li></ul><ul><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, and analytical skills</li></ul><ul><li>Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills</li></ul><ul><li>Possesses knowledge of health care financial and payer issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice</li></ul><ul><li>Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments</li></ul><ul><li>Able to work independently; possesses organization/time management and prioritization skills</li></ul> SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform No</li><li>Scrubs Yes</li><li>Business professional Yes</li><li>Other (department approved) No</li></ul> ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. <ul><li>On Call Yes</li></ul> TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department <ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</li></ul> Company Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Qzszl0SUVtvCuD0UkBDNNgk" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Navigator**

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Navigator position is responsible for serving as an expert population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate and assisting population-specific patients/families to navigate the complex healthcare system in an organized, effective and efficient manner. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the service line throughout the continuum of patient care. The Nurse Navigator position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the department, the service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to, leading survivorship activities, participating in nursing initiatives such as Pathway to Excellence/Magnet, assessing service line needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, coordinating program education and serving as a clinical resource for both program and hospital staff.

**Job Description**

- Develops strong relationships with physicians, their office staff, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinical specialists, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients. Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, as appropriate.

- Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, interprofessional departments and outside medical service agencies to help coordinate support services for patients. Partners with the Business Development staff to coordinate relationships with external/referring physicians for the program, as appropriate.

- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

- Coordinates all aspects of patient care and development related to the service line. Facilitates entry of patients into the program and assists with coordination of care through personalized interaction. Follows the population-specific patient throughout the postoperative phase of care, continuum of care and/or into survivorship, as applicable. Advocates for patients and caregivers in preventing/resolving clinical or ethical issues, develops supportive department/unit practices and guidelines.

- Educates the patient and caregiver on disease-specific guidelines and surgical and non-surgical treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions.

- Develops/updates informational/educational resources and programs related to program services and/or plan of care in partnership with the patient and caregiver; mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care.

- Teaches nursing care principles with advanced technical knowledge and provides formal education to groups outside the department as needed. Educates and/or facilitates patient and caregiver on introduction to program, clinical trial information, resource referrals, and genetic counseling as appropriate.

- Fosters successful outcomes, survivorship by developing treatment summary, providing education to patient and caregiver on follow-up schedule and communication to healthcare team. Assists with maintaining follow up schedule and addresses acute complications, late and long-term effects through continual needs assessments.

- Implements risk assessments and monitors healthcare pathways with interprofessional teams, intervening when necessary to improve timeliness of care. Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement and shared governance activities by identifying, recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Ensures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported.

- Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs. Contributes to oversight of grant funding for community outreach initiatives as appropriate.

- Makes referrals to financial navigators/business office financial counselors to assist patients needing financial support.

- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

- Participates in identifying needs, planning and implementing educational programs within the service line for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in the development and presentation of health care provider and community educational programs in the service line.

- Maintains personal professional development through organization membership. Reads and leads critique of evidence-based practice literature in nursing and related disciplines. Publishes evidence-based research findings and/or presents findings at a national meeting. Attends/participates in continuing education activities to ensure current knowledge in the practicing specialty.

- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's degree

- Master's degree preferred

- Three years clinical nursing experience

- Cardiovascular Nursing experience highly preferred

- Leadership or Coordinator experience preferred

**Licenses and Certifications - Required**

- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)

- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

- Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) in applicable specialty area or Oncology Nursing Society recognized certification

**Licenses and Certifications - Preferred**

- Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) Case Management related

- ACM - Accredited Case Manager (NBCM)

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

- Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, and analytical skills.

- Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills.

- Possesses knowledge of health care financial and payer issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs.

- Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice.

- Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.

- Able to work independently; possesses organization/time management and prioritization skills.

**Supplemental Requirements**

**Work Attire**

- Uniform No

- Scrubs Yes

- Business professional Yes

- Other (department approved) No

**On-call**

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

- On Call Yes

**Travel**

Travel specifications may vary by department.

- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

**Community Overview**

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Nurse Navigator - Cath Lab

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.This is an as needed role. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Guides and mentors Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.</li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.</li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice.</li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.</li></ul><ul><li>Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.</li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.</li></ul><ul><li>Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Nuclear Medicine Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.</li></ul> This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION<ul><li>Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. </li></ul> WORK EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist</li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED<ul><li>BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND</li><li>CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure OR</li><li>CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND</li><li>ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR</li><li>CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li></ul><ul><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.</li></ul><ul><li>Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.</li></ul><ul><li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.</li></ul>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform No</li><li>Scrubs Yes</li><li>Business professional No</li><li>Other (department approved) Yes</li></ul>ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call Yes</li></ul>TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department <ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li></ul>Company Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NkY8rP%2bNHbc%2bTXahb3mM0Qy" width="0" height="0" />

**Nuclear Medicine Technologist II**

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

This is an as-needed role.

**Job Description**

- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

- Guides and mentors Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge, and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

- Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

- Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.

- Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality, and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique.

- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology, and language.

- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff, and the general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.

- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.

- Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

- Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

- Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.

- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Nuclear Medicine Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations section.

- Three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

**Licenses and Certifications - Required**

- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) 
- CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure 
- CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure 
- ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) 
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.

- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including Hospital/Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

**Supplemental Requirements**

**Work Attire**

- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes

**On-call**

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., disaster, severe weather events, etc.) regardless of selection below.

- On Call Yes

**Travel**

Travel specifications may vary by department.

- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

**Community Overview**

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff, and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist II (PRN)

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.This is an as needed role. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Guides and mentors Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.</li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.</li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice.</li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.</li></ul><ul><li>Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.</li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.</li></ul><ul><li>Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Nuclear Medicine Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.</li></ul> This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION<ul><li>Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. </li></ul> WORK EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist</li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED<ul><li>BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND</li><li>CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure OR</li><li>CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND</li><li>ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR</li><li>CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li></ul><ul><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.</li></ul><ul><li>Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.</li></ul><ul><li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.</li></ul>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform No</li><li>Scrubs Yes</li><li>Business professional No</li><li>Other (department approved) Yes</li></ul>ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call Yes</li></ul>TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department <ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li></ul>Company Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?A1hvwh%2fxRgQZVoSMZuZlLws" width="0" height="0" />

**Nuclear Medicine Technologist II**

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

This is an as-needed role.

**Job Description**

- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

- Guides and mentors Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge, and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

- Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

- Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.

- Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality, and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique.

- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology, and language.

- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff, and the general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.

- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.

- Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

- Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

- Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.

- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Nuclear Medicine Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations section.

- Three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

**Licenses and Certifications - Required**

- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) 
- CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure 
- CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure 
- ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) 
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.

- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including Hospital/Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

**Supplemental Requirements**

**Work Attire**

- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes

**On-call**

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc.) regardless of selection below.

- On Call Yes

**Travel**

Travel specifications may vary by department.

- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

**Community Overview**

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff, and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

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