Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Imaging Nuclear Med - PRN

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description:

• Responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment.
• Follows professional and departmental protocols to provide physicians with diagnostic images for identifying and planning appropriate treatment for patient's conditions.
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Adheres to standards for radiation safety and appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents per Federal, State, and Hospital policies.
• Documents daily calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals, and radioactive source disposal.
• Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at all times.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, adhering to established procedures.
• Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred.
• Current State Licensure required.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist registration from ARRT or NMTCB required.

Work Schedule:

• TBD

Work Type:

• Per Diem As Needed