Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Beaumont, TX
Hospitals
About the position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for accurately and efficiently performing high quality Nuclear Medicine exams according to physicians' orders and protocols. This clinical position requires skills and experience in nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.
Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine exams both routine and specialized safely and proficiently.
- Apply general ALARA concepts to maintain patient safety and possess basic anatomical and physiological knowledge to provide nuclear medicine studies.
- Exhibit proficient knowledge in the technical aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine.
- Maintain knowledge of radioactive material license and Texas rules and regulations governing the utilization of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Order, receive, store, handle, inject and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and within RAM guidelines.
- Utilize nuclear medicine equipment and current software effectively.
- Complete all PACS/RIS/nuclear medicine computer data entry timely and accurately.
- Maintain wipe surveys, daily and quarterly quality control, and assist physicist and inspectors in surveys as required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and have advanced training from an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
- Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 90 days.
- Current certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) within 90 days.
Benefits
- Matched Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
- Bonus Potential
