Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist for a job in Grapevine, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: StaffTitle: Nuclear Med TechSchedule: Monday -
FridaySetting: Outpatient/ClinicRequired Certifications: CNMT
and/or ARRTLocation: BSW CVC GrapevineJOB SUMMARYThe Nuclear
Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a
Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and
theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as
requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the
diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established
protocols.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEQuality Assurance:
Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic
procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according to exam
protocol, in a timely manner. Systematically evaluates the quality
of imaging procedures and follows established standards and
procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control
(Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials
license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with
engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities
of equipment.Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to
identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is
performed, and establish rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, in
accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and
assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Patient Safety:
Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects
patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements,
infection-control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and
area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization
devices, moving equipment into specified position. Uses proper
aseptic or sterile techniques as needed when setting up and
performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene
requirements.Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members,
and themselves by adhering to all radiation safety requirements,
policies, protocols and techniques. Verifies that correct
radioactive drug has been selected for the exam or treatment.
Screens patients appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the
start of the exam or treatment. Safely administers
radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol.
Educates patients with radiation safety techniques pre and post
exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.
Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or appropriate
department. Assists the department in maintaining supplies
inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C.
Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical
staff, and Radiologists. Ensures an accurate transfer of patient
images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication system
(PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician
partners.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAbility to observe changes in the
medical condition of patients and effectively communicate changes
to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency response teams as
needed; with ability to administer first aid and use the emergency
cart.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued
education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups
(specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult
and geriatric.Able to provide services timely, accurately, and
cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and
regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Able to perform tasks
independently without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a
calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take
appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.Ensures customer
satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service,
remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and
developing action plans when required.Able to serve as trainer by
providing a quality education to new team members and students from
BSW approved programs.Adhering to policies, procedures and
workflows. These system workflows include PACS, EMR, image exchange
systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and
Biomedical services.General computer skills, including Microsoft
Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and
email. Able to take call, if requiredBENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for
health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with
dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual
beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type
and/or
level#featuredjob1024CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONARRT-N
Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT):
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in
Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N), or by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine
Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine
Technologist (CNMT).Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID
#24015119.About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest
not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott &
White promotes the health and well-being of every individual,
family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality
care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its
integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott &
White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the
Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital
health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than
1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in
Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum
of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a
Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott
& White today serves more than three million Texans.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Grapevine, Texas
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