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Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

#Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Nuclear Medicine #Basic Life Support #Radiation Safety #CNMT #Radiopharmaceuticals #Radionuclides #Medical Radiographer

Quick overview

Perform specialized nuclear medicine procedures using radionuclides to produce high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic images. Provide leadership by mentoring staff, managing radiopharmacy operations, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.

Requirements summary

Requires at least two years of Nuclear Medicine experience and a valid Texas Medical Radiographer license. Must hold certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

professional certificatePatient CareData ManagementClinical EducationRadiation SafetyStaff MentoringMedical ImagingRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationNuclear Medicine ProceduresRadiopharmacy OperationIn-vitro/In-vivo Studies

Job description

Where You’ll Work Baylor St.
Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center.
A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St.
Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more.
The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nuclear Medicine Technologist II, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners.
You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety.
Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.
Demonstrated mastery of all Tech I Accountabilities / Responsibilities and have complete a minimum of 1 year service in the Tech 1 position Perform in‐vitro/in‐vivo studies as outlined in the nuclear medicine procedure manuals.
Make determinations of the validity of the data collected before submission for interpretation Mentor new employees and students on the proper use of the camera / computer systems, study procedures Appropriately and professionally react to process or procedure deviations.
Assists with the formal clinical/technical education process of the department by preparing and presenting 2 staff in‐services per year on a topical subject.
Independently perform all Functions regarding the safe and compliant operation of the radiopharmacy and all associated documentation.
Educate and mentor qualified staff on proper radio, pharmacy procedures.
Maintain effective and efficient work flow while maintaining the quality of the patient care provided.
Participate in on‐call activities.
Function in a leadership role in the absence of the supervisor including the ability to open – close the department, monitor and effectively react to schedule demands, insure adequate staffing, address professional and technical staff concerns and maintain overall quality of service.
Maintain data back‐ups and data transfer as required by the system administrator to assure no loss of data and compliance with medical information regulations Job Requirements Required Two (2) years Nuclear Medicine experience, upon hire Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, upon hire or Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire and Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

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