Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Specialist - Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

Description

Summary :

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing

diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and

medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are

followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify andor plan

appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition. Behavior and communication

skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays

County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current

Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates

works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality

services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years,

we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual Best of

Hays publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to

interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos is

a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead

the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of

specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice,

women’s services and more.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste

separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks

mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies.

Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine

imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey,

dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal.

Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at

all times.

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the

Physician, by adhering to established procedures.

Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital

policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required
• 2 years of experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred
• Current State Licensure required
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist registration from ARRT or NMTCB required

Work Schedule : Varies

Varies

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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