Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with an awardwinning healthcare system Were looking for aNuclear Medicine Specialistlike you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Cleburne
• Work environment: Radiology Nuclear Services
• Work hours: PRN Variable Shifts

At Texas Health Cleburne we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 137bed fullservice hospital that has served the Cleburne area since 1986. We provide exceptional care to the communities of Cleburne Joshua Godley Keene Grandview Alvarado Rio Vista and Glen Rose

If youre looking for surgical services womens care and orthopedics weve got it. Plus were an accredited Chest Pain Center and provide outstanding gastroenterology.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commissionaccredited Top Performer for Quality Care and a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital as well as a Level IV Trauma Center.

As part of the Texas Health family we employ over 24000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

• 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 (required) or
• CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)
• CMRT Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB (required)

• BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)

Position Responsibilities

Imaging Procedures Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• Processes and manipulates images analyzes image quality troubleshoots makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
• Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
• Prints laser images CD or sends images from modality Ambra or PACS
• Coordinates with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary teamoriented actions
• Assesses and recognizes the patients emotional physical developmental cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction oxygen supplies)
• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using timeout procedures
• Greets and acknowledges patient using two forms of ID
• Obtains patient history
• Handles patients with IVs oxygen chest tubes or other devices and monitor patient during imaging
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and equipment
• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
• Administers Radioactive isotopes and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
• Processes patient information displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates cares for and maintains equipment
• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors table tops floors)
• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Attends departmental continuing education meetings and checks email in a timely manner
• Utilizes ADKAR and CLAK during times of change

Why Texas HealthAt Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive peoplefirst excellencedriven culture make THR a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2022 FORTUNE Magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For 8th year in a row)
• Beckers Healthcare 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare 4 years running)
• Americas Best Employers for Diversity list by Forbes

• A 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Additional perks of being a Texas HealthNuclear Medicine Specialist

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patientsquality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources

• Enjoy opportunities for growth

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