Under the direction of a qualified physician, directs and supervises all technical aspects of nuclear medicine exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Performs QA/QC procedures when necessary. Helps in other areas of the department when necessary.
- Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating nuc med equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions.
- Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
- Assist in or administer radiation to the patient; operate scanning devices; perform laboratory tests on body specimens; dispose of radioactive waste and store radiopharmaceutical waste safely.
- Calibrate equipment; and control inventory.
- Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
- Responsible for proper use of Radiology Information System.
- Understands and uses CR/PACS systems. Shall be actively involved in the TQM process and present creative solutions to processes.
- Maintains necessary continuing education requirements for license.
- Demonstrates professional practice and conduct at all times.
- Teamwork: Establishes clear objectives and goals for work team.
- Other tasks as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- No Travel Required
- ARRT certified
- TMB license required
Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a
445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited
Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.
