Tech - Nuclear Med

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the operation of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and the performance of all Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identifies each patient, reviews each patient's chart and previous examinations for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), and records pertinent data at all times.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Use diagnostic imaging techniques to detect and map radioactive drugs in the human body.
• They administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients, then monitor the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which they localize.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & paid time off
• Excellent benefit packages across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology; associate's degree preferred.
• Licensure:
  1. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or Graduate from a four year degree college with a CNMT Licenses BLS Required
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas. Must possess a positive and courteous attitude, and take the initiative to go beyond what is expected in a teamwork environment.

EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.