CommonSpirit Health
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Join to apply for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist role at CommonSpirit Health Location: Houston, TX (implied by context) Responsibilities
Interact with patients, guests and other hospital personnel in a friendly, responsive manner to insure that quality patient care is provided; provide accurate patient/family education concerning testing. Perform imaging procedures as outlined in the nuclear medicine procedure manual. Examples include planar, planar whole body, gated planar, SPECT, SPECT-CT, gated SPECT, and mobile studies. Perform computer acquisition and processing necessary for the display, analysis and interpretation of the patient’s condition. Participate in clinical education programs for the nuclear medicine personnel including training of nuclear medicine technologists, students, and house staff; contribute to staff in-services. Order, prepare, receive, dispense and perform required regulatory and quality control procedures on radiopharmaceuticals; administer intravenous and oral radiopharmaceuticals under the guidelines established by the Chief of Service; report any irregularity or problem to the radiation safety officer and medical director. Perform quality control on all instrumentation in the nuclear medicine department; review data collected and report problems to the supervisor or radiation safety officer. Perform dosage administration which includes intradermal, subcutaneous, peri-areolar, intramuscular, intravenous and oral and IV setup as outlined in hospital policy. Adhere to the rotational position methodology with a focus on punctuality. Set up and perform EKG during pharmaceutical stress, exercise testing and emergency situations. Participate in on-call activities. Complete all computer and paperwork associated with the nuclear medicine procedure in an accurate and timely manner. Provide documentation, including electronic forms, that is accurate, legible and complete. Assist with clerical duties during call and after hours to insure that all studies are completed and reported; assist with scheduling of in and out patients. Adhere to all policies and regulations regarding the safe handling, dispensing, monitoring and disposing of radioactive material. Keep current in all aspects of hospital required training. Maintain a safe and clean work area. Comply with all regulatory requirements at state and federal level. Job Requirements
Education and Licensure
Associate\'s Degree (preferred) NMTCB or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (N); must maintain current Certified by State of Texas – MRT CPR/BLS certification Minimum Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience (preferred) Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians, visitors and other hospital personnel Good written and oral communication skills Where You\'ll Work
POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $10K SIGN-ON BONUS. Terms and conditions apply. Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. Pay Range
$37.40 - $55.63 /hour Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care Medical Practices
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Join to apply for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist role at CommonSpirit Health Location: Houston, TX (implied by context) Responsibilities
Interact with patients, guests and other hospital personnel in a friendly, responsive manner to insure that quality patient care is provided; provide accurate patient/family education concerning testing. Perform imaging procedures as outlined in the nuclear medicine procedure manual. Examples include planar, planar whole body, gated planar, SPECT, SPECT-CT, gated SPECT, and mobile studies. Perform computer acquisition and processing necessary for the display, analysis and interpretation of the patient’s condition. Participate in clinical education programs for the nuclear medicine personnel including training of nuclear medicine technologists, students, and house staff; contribute to staff in-services. Order, prepare, receive, dispense and perform required regulatory and quality control procedures on radiopharmaceuticals; administer intravenous and oral radiopharmaceuticals under the guidelines established by the Chief of Service; report any irregularity or problem to the radiation safety officer and medical director. Perform quality control on all instrumentation in the nuclear medicine department; review data collected and report problems to the supervisor or radiation safety officer. Perform dosage administration which includes intradermal, subcutaneous, peri-areolar, intramuscular, intravenous and oral and IV setup as outlined in hospital policy. Adhere to the rotational position methodology with a focus on punctuality. Set up and perform EKG during pharmaceutical stress, exercise testing and emergency situations. Participate in on-call activities. Complete all computer and paperwork associated with the nuclear medicine procedure in an accurate and timely manner. Provide documentation, including electronic forms, that is accurate, legible and complete. Assist with clerical duties during call and after hours to insure that all studies are completed and reported; assist with scheduling of in and out patients. Adhere to all policies and regulations regarding the safe handling, dispensing, monitoring and disposing of radioactive material. Keep current in all aspects of hospital required training. Maintain a safe and clean work area. Comply with all regulatory requirements at state and federal level. Job Requirements
Education and Licensure
Associate\'s Degree (preferred) NMTCB or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (N); must maintain current Certified by State of Texas – MRT CPR/BLS certification Minimum Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience (preferred) Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians, visitors and other hospital personnel Good written and oral communication skills Where You\'ll Work
POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $10K SIGN-ON BONUS. Terms and conditions apply. Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. Pay Range
$37.40 - $55.63 /hour Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care Medical Practices
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