Parkland Health
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Parkland Health . Primary Purpose: Responsible for performing nuclear medicine processes according to patient needs, Parkland procedures, and other regulatory agency standards. Responsibilities
Performs quality control measures on nuclear medicine equipment and devices, troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure quality management programs for all procedures. Confers with Physicians to determine appropriate procedures to ensure effective operations. Documents all operations of the laboratory including receipt and disposition of radioactive materials, instrument and procedural quality control data, patient procedures, and medical records. Exercises judgement in the performance of scheduled examinations and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines. Identifies ways to improve work processes and enhance customer (internal and external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to management, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of Parkland’s goals and mission. Provides clinical instructions for Radiology students and residents to ensure that all health care providers are well informed of all radiologic information. Stays abreast of latest developments, advancements, and trends in the nuclear medicine field by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, and participating in professional organizations such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Maintains licensure in Nuclear Medicine and integrates knowledge into job responsibilities; shares knowledge with staff members as appropriate. Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, physicians, nurses, residents, and patients to ensure interdepartmental cooperation and efficient information flow. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact Nuclear Medicine; develops internal controls to promote adherence to accreditation and health plan requirements. Qualifications
Education
Must be a graduate of an accredited college program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Science, or other allied health care field. Certification/Registration/Licensure
Must have an active permanent or temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from the Texas Medical Board. Must have current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT within 6 months of hire. Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network. Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of nuclear medicine technology, and related chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biomedical sciences that relate to the field and its growth. Basic knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies. Ability to administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start intravenous lines. Ability to operate Gamma cameras (including SPECT/CT and PET/CT), nuclear medicine computers, and Cardiac Stress equipment. Basic knowledge of nuclear medicine therapeutic treatments. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Nuclear Med Technologist
role at
Parkland Health . Primary Purpose: Responsible for performing nuclear medicine processes according to patient needs, Parkland procedures, and other regulatory agency standards. Responsibilities
Performs quality control measures on nuclear medicine equipment and devices, troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure quality management programs for all procedures. Confers with Physicians to determine appropriate procedures to ensure effective operations. Documents all operations of the laboratory including receipt and disposition of radioactive materials, instrument and procedural quality control data, patient procedures, and medical records. Exercises judgement in the performance of scheduled examinations and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines. Identifies ways to improve work processes and enhance customer (internal and external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to management, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of Parkland’s goals and mission. Provides clinical instructions for Radiology students and residents to ensure that all health care providers are well informed of all radiologic information. Stays abreast of latest developments, advancements, and trends in the nuclear medicine field by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, and participating in professional organizations such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Maintains licensure in Nuclear Medicine and integrates knowledge into job responsibilities; shares knowledge with staff members as appropriate. Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, physicians, nurses, residents, and patients to ensure interdepartmental cooperation and efficient information flow. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact Nuclear Medicine; develops internal controls to promote adherence to accreditation and health plan requirements. Qualifications
Education
Must be a graduate of an accredited college program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Science, or other allied health care field. Certification/Registration/Licensure
Must have an active permanent or temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from the Texas Medical Board. Must have current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT within 6 months of hire. Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network. Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of nuclear medicine technology, and related chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biomedical sciences that relate to the field and its growth. Basic knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies. Ability to administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start intravenous lines. Ability to operate Gamma cameras (including SPECT/CT and PET/CT), nuclear medicine computers, and Cardiac Stress equipment. Basic knowledge of nuclear medicine therapeutic treatments. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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