Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

This role is located in the Main Hospital Building on the 2nd Floor, with multiple opportunities available. This position is offering a $10k sign-on incentive for full-time roles.

Job Description

• Responsible for performing nuclear medicine processes according to patient needs, Parkland procedures, and other regulatory agency standards.
• Performs quality control measures on nuclear medicine equipment and devices, including troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring quality management programs for all procedures.
• Confers with physicians to determine appropriate procedures to ensure effective operations.
• Documents all operations of the laboratory, including the receipt and disposition of radioactive materials, instrument and procedural quality control data, patient procedures, and medical records.
• Exercises judgment in the performance of scheduled examinations and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to management, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland.
• Provides clinical instructions for Radiology students and residents to ensure that all healthcare providers are well informed of all radiologic information.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the nuclear medicine field by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, physicians, nurses, residents, and patients to ensure interdepartmental cooperation and an efficient flow of information.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact Nuclear Medicine.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Science, or other allied healthcare fields.
• Must have an active permanent or temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from the Texas Medical Board.
• Must have current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT within 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the field of nuclear medicine technology and related aspects of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biomedical sciences.
• Must have basic knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies.
• Must be able to administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start intravenous lines.
• Must be able to operate Gamma cameras, including SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners, nuclear medicine computers, and cardiac stress equipment.
• Must have basic knowledge of nuclear medicine therapeutic treatments.