Nuclear Radiology Generalist- $68.50/hr

Job Title: Nuclear Radiology Generalist, Contract assignment

$68.50/hr. M-F 8-430 PM (to include call)

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Start: 3/17 End: 6/21

The department is looking for a Nuclear Technologist who has overall knowledge of general nuclear medicine skills.

ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB Certifications and TDH license

Duties:

Performance of exceptional quality routine and specialized Nuclear Radiology procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists.
The Nuclear Radiology Generalist integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
The Generalist must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. Nuclear Radiology Generalist must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and technique.
They must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others. The Nuclear Radiology Generalist prepares, administers and document activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy.
The Generalist is a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team.
Confirms patient identity with approved identifiers.
Demonstrating age appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
Verifies patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses.
Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to
medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.
Based on order, determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on patient’s age, weight and
medical/physical status.
Anticipates and responds to patients needs throughout the entire encounter. Reaches out to others as needed.

Skills:

• Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting when necessary of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS.
• Basic life support and medical terminology understanding is required.
• Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and
departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved.
• Must honor confidentiality
• Must independently scan patients by following the established protocols
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Must utilize basic office equipment; such as fax
• Preferable if able to demonstrate bilingual skills.

Required

• LIAISON
• PACS
• ARTICULATE
• RADIOLOGY
• DIGITIZING

Education:

Required- Technical diploma Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program
Required CMRT - Cert Med Radiologic Techngst Texas Medical Board. And CNMT - Cert-Cert Nuclear Medical TECH NMTCB        OR 
N-ARRT - ARRT RegTech Nuclear Med Tech ARRT

Salary : $69