What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at UMC of El Paso?
Job Description:
Performs wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures on patients of varying ages, completes all associated tasks and responsibilities necessary to manage patient care needs while patient is in Department for procedures. Assists in the development and the monitoring of department-specific systems and in the coordination of activities that improve the quality of patient care in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
Required Skills:
1. Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
4. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
5. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Required Experience:
A. Work Experience:
One year experience as hospital staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
B. License/Registration/Certification:
1. N.M.T.C.B. certification or registration ARRT (N).
2. Texas Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist, M.R.T.
3. Current CPR Training Program.
C. Education and Training:
Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine school.
