Nuclear​/CT Technologist

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital

10 hour rotating shifts, Monday
- Friday

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear/CT Technologist position is an experienced Technologist who performs a variety of routine to complex Nuclear and CT imaging and laboratory procedures of moderate to high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team, fully competent, licensed and certified in all aspects of both CT and Nuclear Medicine imaging. In addition to general nuclear medicine procedures, the Nuclear/CT Technologist position performs CT angiographic procedures and administration of radiographic contrast.

This position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The Nuclear/CT Technologist position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

• Three years' experience as a CT and/or Nuclear Medicine Technologist, of which two years of experience must be as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• Must have one of the following certifications: ARRT-CT
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Computed Tomography (ARRT); ARRT-N
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT); CNMT
  - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB); NMTCB(CT) - Computed Tomography Certification (NMTCB)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Nuclear cardiology/CT cardiology cross sectional anatomy
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of SPEC/CT equipment capabilities; adjusts techniques and parameters as necessary to obtain high quality results; demonstrates the ability to operate all scanners

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Guides and mentors staff and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities, including instructs Nuclear Medicine and CT technology students.

• Performs CT (to include cardiac CT where applicable) examination to provide cross-sectional images and complex data processing of images for determining medical treatment and diagnosis. Provides in-depth and complete case synthesis of patient files to promote expedited and timely interpretations by physicians
• Performs the duties associated with the operation of the nuclear pharmacy as defined in the Radiotherapy Policy and Procedure.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various nuclear and CT imaging scan concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical…