ARA Diagnostic Imaging is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our growing team!   

Summary:

Provides healthcare services, utilizing Nuclear Medicine technology to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of patients.  Performs medical imaging techniques and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. 

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates competency and proficiency, following established protocols, in the performance of:
  • All nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and equipment in their assigned work area.
  • Proper positioning of the patient and equipment.
  • Proficient in venipuncture.
  • Selection of the appropriate nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
  • Process and display NM data on multiple workstation platforms.
  • Work closely with radiologists to stay on cutting edge of this technology.
  • Digital information systems utilized in the performance of assigned work, such as Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
  • Daily quality assurance of NM schedule in order to address potential conflicts and obtain necessary results for lab work and prior studies.
  •  Maintain personal professional education to stay at the forefront of this field.
  • Consciousness of the principles and practices of ALARA.
  • Flexibility to work at multiple sites when required.
• Identifies each patient, using two identifiers, and reviews each patient’s requisition for consistencies to concur with the examination ordered.
• Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the nuclear medicine procedure.
• Reviews patient chart for exam referral/orders with attention to any special instructions within the exam notes, appointment notes or referral request.
• Records the patient’s history, including information about priors, as required by established policies and procedures and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Performs and maintains all quality assurance records/controls required by ACR, the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and any other credentialing organizations as required by law.
• Assesses the patient’s condition; assures patient safety through proper restraining and support devices.
• Identifies proper anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper identification on all images. 
• Checks to see that all images are sent to PACS per policy and procedures and verifies that all images, tech notes and required documents have successfully transmitted to PACS.
• Completes all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verifies that all procedures performed match the procedures listed in the RIS and are listed and coded properly.
• Continuously monitors work, reviews, and utilizes modality QA reports to search for ways of improvement.
• Reports incomplete or incorrect examination to ensure proper patient charge and continuity of patient care.
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures, according to the Department Procedure Manual. 
• Provides radiation protection to staff, patient, and self according to the prescribed safety standards.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined.
• Participates in training new staff.
• Demonstrates courteous, friendly, and professional behavior to patient, referring physicians and co-workers at all times.
• Keeps the work area neat and orderly.
• Maintains and rotates inventory of supplies in exam rooms and notifies supervisor if there is a shortage.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education/Experience:

Graduated from accredited Nuclear Medicine program; ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT), CPR, MRT required; Three to Five years of experience performing Nuclear Medicine procedures preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all clinical personnel and patients, and to establish effective working relationships
• Ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results
• Ability to assess and identify needs and develop creative strategies
• Highly motivated with great organizational skills 
• Demonstrates appropriate customer service attitudes and services in a variety of work settings
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail and presentation software  
• Demonstrates a results' orientation for delivering appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete and timely fashion
• Must be skilled in written and verbal communications, requiring the ability to read and write effectively and efficiently

Working conditions:
Moderate amount of kneeling, reaching, and stooping. Constant amount of walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to assist patients, up to 650 pounds, from sitting, standing, and lying positions with the use of proper lifting methods (i.e., assistance of other personnel, use of provided lifting devices such as Hoyer lift, etc.).  May be exposed to negligible electromagnetic radiation.  Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 

Success factors:
Successful incumbent possesses high energy, drive and positive attitude; is committed to customer service and teamwork; has the ability to multitask; and is focused on achieving results.