Nuclear Medicine Technician Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Tech, PRN Jobs Company: HCA North Texas Location: North Richland Hills, TX Description: Nuclear Medicine Tech, PRN Jobs Nuclear Medicine Tech, PRN(Job Number:32735)Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-North Hills Hospital - North Richland HillsSchedule: Per Diem/PRNDescriptionThe Nuclear Medicine Tech conducts organ or body scans with radioactive isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:* Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians' orders.* Positions patients and adjusts immobilization devices.* Explains procedures to patients and addresses concerns.* Administers and records isotope dosage.* Performs diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.* Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.* Maintains and calibrates equipment.* Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.* Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.* Assists with transporting patients.* Orients and mentors new staff members.* Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.QualificationsRequired Job Qualifications include:* Graduate of an accredited program for Nuclear Medicine.* ARRT* Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imagining.* Current Certification in Basic Life Support.* Minimum two years working as an Imaging Tech.* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Job Title: TECH NUCLEAR MED Company: Tenet Health Location: Houston, TX Description: Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages utilizing radiopharmaceuticals. Applies principals of radiation protection. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service. Provides patient care to patients of all age

Job Title: Nuclear Med Tech II - PRN Job Company: St. Luke Location: The Woodlands, TX Description: Nuclear Med Tech II - PRN Job Nuclear Med Tech II - PRNRequisition ID: 7811Full/Part Time: Part-timeLocation:The WoodlandsTXShift 1 - DaysDescription:The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II - demonstrates advanced knowledge of the field of certification via competency compliance; performs nuclear medicine procedures as defined by department protocol, comply with regulatory requirements, provide patient assessment, patient preparation, and work with other healthcare providers to provide accurate and timely diagnostic and therapeutic data; demonstrates continuous self-improvement, make effective contributions to the department and adhere to departmental polices and procedures; is accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and patient family education; actively stays abreast of technology and protocol updates and will function in a leadership role and serve as a preceptor for new employees and students. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II will assume the role of the manager in the absence of the manager by providing effective and efficient workflow without jeopardizing quality of patient care.Minimum RequirementsFour Year College DegreeCurrent active licensure to practice in the State of Texas Certification; orRegistry by the NMTCB or the ARRTMinimum of three years clinical experience with five years preferred.

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Tech, PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: North Richland Hills, TX Description: The Nuclear Medicine Tech conducts organ or body scans with radioactive isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians. The positions tasks and responsibilities include:Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians orders.Positions patients and adjusts immobilization devices.Explains procedures to patients and addresses concerns.Administers and records isotope dosage.Performs diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.Maintains and calibrates equipment.Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.Assists with transporting patients.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.