Nuclear Medicine Technician

Description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician? At Methodist Hospital Atascosa, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

Education: Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training program. or Graduate of Radiology Technologist Program and one-year experience as a nuclear medicine technologist.

Experience: Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Preferred: 1 years previous experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations

Required:

1. Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Medical Board.

2. Must have ONE of the following within six months of hire date: i. ARRT (N) or ii. NMTCB

3. Eligible to test and be ARRT(CT) within 1 year of hire or notified. ( Methodist Hospital only)

4. Basic Life support

Essential Job Functions:

1. Administer radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases under direction of a physician.

a. Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.

2. Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a camera to produce images.

3. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed following physicians’ prescription.

a. Calculate numerical data for medical activities.

b. Record patient medical histories.

4. Produce and record in PACS images for interpretation by a physician.

5. Assay radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

6. a. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.

b. Prepare medications or medical solutions.

7. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

8. Required to perform and demonstrates competency in all areas of computerized tomography (CT), positioning, procedure preparation, and technical factors associated with the SPEC/CT Systems.

9. Perform quality control checks on equipment or cameras.

10. Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures. a. Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. b. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare facilities.

11. Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and equipment.

12. Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

2. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

3. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

4. Completes other duties as assigned.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.