Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Full Time

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: Full Time, 36 Hours; Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Nuclear Medicine Department highlights:

Small Team

Basic Nuclear exams

High volume of cardiac exams

Here's What You Need

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required or

Associates Degree preferred

2 Years in nuclear medicine preferred

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine upon hire required or

CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist upon hire required and

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required and

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

Explain procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest

Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

Assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

Maintain attention to details

Process and manipulate images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments, or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

Correctly send and transfer images to PACS

Print laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS

Coordinate with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We're a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we're a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.37 - $61.93 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person