What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem / Flex - Variable Shift position at BHST?
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for accurately and efficiently perform high quality Nuclear Medicine exams according to physicians orders and protocols. This Clinical position requires skills and experience in nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine. The nuclear medicine Technologist must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform nuclear medicine exams both routine and specialized safely and proficiently. Apply general ALARA concepts to maintain patient safety and possess basic anatomical and physiological knowledge to provide nuclear medicine studies.
- Exhibit proficient knowledge in the technical aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine.
- Maintain knowledge of radioactive material license and Texas rules and regulations governing the utilization of radiopharmaceuticals. Must order, receive, store, handle, inject and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and within RAM guidelines.
- Must have knowledge in the utilization of nuclear medicine equipment and current software.
- Complete all PACS/RIS/nuclear medicine computer data entry timely and accurately.
- Maintain wipe surveys, daily and quarterly quality control, and assist physicist and inspectors in surveys as required.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and have advanced training from an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program
Required License/Certifications
Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 90 days
Current certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) within 90 days
