Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family‑building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist produces images in accordance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) standards and performs within the guidelines set by the Bureau of Radiation Control, Hospital Policies and Procedures Manual, and the Radioactive Materials License. The technologist is accountable to the Radiation Safety Officer for ensuring all regulations are in compliance in the Department and provides services using radioisotopes to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist demonstrates knowledge of human structure and functions, patient care, positioning, principles of nuclear medicine, radiation protection, and specialized techniques and exercises professional judgment in performance of services while maintaining a demeanor complementary of medical ethics.

• Participates in providing patient-specific care standards as directed and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.
• Consistently produces scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Follows established protocols for imaging and isotopes dosage; adjusts when appropriate for age or disease.
• Operates all nuclear medicine cameras, computers, and related equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Completes quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizing and prioritizing workflow.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma, acute, and challenging patients; possesses skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Possesses knowledge of disease processes, adequately images these findings, and communicates them to the radiologist.
• Performs radioactive therapy procedures according to nuclear medicine policies and the radioactive material license.
• Employs techniques to minimize radiation exposure by adhering to the ALARA program.
• Adheres to radiation plan, consistently demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety practices.
• Explains procedures to patients and family in terms they understand and attempts to clarify any misconceptions.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety, patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology…