Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Buda
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist for a job in Buda, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff10k Sign on Bonus BSW Buda Medical Center
Nuclear Med TechFull Time Mon-Fri 7a-3:30pJOB SUMMARYThe Nuclear
Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a
Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and
theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as
requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the
diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established
protocols.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE
JOBQuality Assurance: Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET,
and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according
to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Systematically evaluates the
quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and
procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control
(Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials
license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with
engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities
of equipment.Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to
identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is
performed, and establish rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, in
accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and
assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Patient Safety:
Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects
patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements,
infection-control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and
area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization
devices, moving equipment into specified position. Uses proper
aseptic or sterile techniques as needed when setting up and
performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene
requirements.Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members,
and themselves by adhering to all radiation safety requirements,
policies, protocols and techniques. Verifies that correct
radioactive drug has been selected for the exam or treatment.
Screens patients appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the
start of the exam or treatment. Safely administers
radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol.
Educates patients with radiation safety techniques pre and post
exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal
guidelines.Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or
appropriate department. Assists the department in maintaining
supplies inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care
and Q.C. Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners,
medical staff, and Radiologists. Ensures an accurate transfer of
patient images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication
system (PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician
partners.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONARRT-N Nuclear Medicine
Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine -
ARRT (N), or by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
(CNMT)Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24013030.About Baylor
Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in
the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and
well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It
is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and
affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes
the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research
Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its
leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals
and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic
medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers
the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty
care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a
century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three
million Texans.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Austin , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Buda, Texas
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