Nuclear Med Technologist I (Baytown)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist I position is responsible for completing a variety of routine nuclear medicine procedures of moderate complexity using radioactive substances. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special nuclear medicine procedures. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.

Houston Methodist Standard

Patient Age Group(s) And Population(s) Served

Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

Houston Methodist Experience Expectations

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :

Integrity : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

Compassion : We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.

Accountability : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.

Respect : We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.

Excellence : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

Practices the Caring and Serving Model

Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

Provides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

Involves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

People Essential Functions

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

Service Essential Functions

Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.

Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes : positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique

Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language

Quality / Safety Essential Functions

Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.

Finance Essential Functions

Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

Growth / Innovation Essential Functions

Participates in department projects or shared governance activities. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.

Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

Work Experience

None

License / Certification

Licenses And Certifications - Required

ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR

CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) AND

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) thru the Texas Medical Board OR

CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

Ksa / Supplemental Data

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

Uniform No

Scrubs Yes

Business Professional No

Other (department approved) Yes

On-Call

On Call

• Yes

Travel

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, located 35 miles east of Houston, is the area's only full-service hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1,700 employees, brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.