Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Nuclear Med - PRN

Overview

Summary: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist may work different shifts and/or at other campuses as needed. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.

Expect ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to and maintain the imaging competencies outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintain radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Complete daily logs and periodic tests as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization s mission, values, and culture.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, and opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication.

The hospital is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center and leads the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery with a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women s services and more.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and only discloses information as necessary for job duties.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique needs of each patient served (physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care as required by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates issues to the PACS administrator or designee as needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; follows up appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required.
• State licensure required.
• Texas: MRT by TMB;
  Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE;
  New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED.
• BLS required.

PRN

Per Diem As Needed

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