What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at UT Health Tyler?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination/treatment by complying with established policies and procedures.
- Organizes and documents all aspects of assigned patient care in coordination with physicians, nursing personnel, and other departments to ensure the accurate and timely performance of nuclear medicine procedures.
- Participates in performance improvement activities by following established standards.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by participating in educational activities to promote continuous improvement and compliance with patient care standards. Responsible for maintaining required continuing education.
- Performs required daily tasks to keep the hospital compliant with Texas Department of State Health Services Radioactive Materials License requirements.
- Will be familiar with work flow and equipment at all of the sites covered.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Be a graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
- NMTCB or ARRT (N )
- Licensed by the State of Texas
- HAZMAT Certification
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire within 30 days
