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South Texas Health System · 1 month ago

Nuclear Med Tech - PRN

McAllen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare. The Nuclear Med Tech will perform all Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Cardiology procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining patient care standards.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs all Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Cardiology procedures

Orders all radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the RAM

Administers therapeutic amounts of radiopharmaceuticals

Performs quality control procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health

Maintains records of receipt, administration, and disposal of Radiopharmaceuticals

Performs area surveys and maintains all records as outlined in the Tie-Down Letters on file with the Texas Department of Health

Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills

Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine TechnologyARRT CertificationNMTCB CertificationCPR CertificationCompliance Program AdherencePatient Care InteractionMedical Radiologic Technologist License

Required

Graduate of an approved nuclear medicine technology program and certification through the ARRT or NMTCB (CNMT) required

Current CPR certification

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist(MRT) in the State of Texas (Texas Medical Board)

NMTCB and/or ARRT (in field of radiologic specialty) Certification

Must have and maintain current CPR certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program