Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Details

Department : Nuclear Medicine

Schedule : Full-time Days, 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm

Hospital : Providence

Location : Waco, Texas

Sign On Bonus Available

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.

Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.

Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.

Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data / history).

Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock / tag out equipment if appropriate.

Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

Licenses / Certifications / Registration :

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

One or more of the following required :

Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's

degree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1905. When you join Ascension Providence, you will become part of a team that operates more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, and full-service hospital with advanced surgical care and 24 / 7 emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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