Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Summary:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patients condition. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services. At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, Coastal Bend nurses can feel confident they have a place to work that will support them and help them grow professionally. The hospital has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing hospitals which support and nurture their nurses development.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies.
Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal.
Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at all times.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, by adhering to established procedures.
Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• A minimum of one (1) years experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required
  
• Two (2) years experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred
• Current State Licensure required
  
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Registration by one of the credentialing bodies for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is required:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A. R. R. T.) (N) Required
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (N. M. T. C. B.) Required

Work Schedule:

Work Type:

Full Time

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