Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description – Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 15K Bonus (250000TC)

Job Description – Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 15K Bonus (250000TC)

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform nuclear medicine imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education
  :
  Graduate from an accredited school of nuclear medicine technology.
• Licenses and Certifications
  : (CNMT) CERT NUCLEAR MED TECH in either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). (CMRT) CERT MED RADIOLOGIC TECH. Must be certified by the Texas Department of Health and Texas Medical Board. CPRAED CPR AED.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience
  : 2 years experience in nuclear medicine preferred; clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience.

• General
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  
  Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures. Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met. Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs. Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner. Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
  
  Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads. Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students. Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth work flow. Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely. Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90% attendance). Completes required courses/modules on time. Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
  
  Adheres to departmental time, attendance and tardiness guidelines. Wears employee  follows dress code policy. As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor. Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
• Patient Interaction:
  Verifies the patient's identification using the forms of  outlined in the hospital policies. Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner. Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions. Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedures clinical criteria. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patients physical well‑being while transporting to and from exam room and table, and positioning for exam.
  
  Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patients ability to tolerate exam. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups…