The Nuclear Med Tech is under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician.
Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
PREFERRED EDUCATION :
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 2-5 years in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Possession of current registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in Nuclear Medicine, or the CNMT.
Current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE :
REQUIRED COURSES / COMPLETIONS (., CPR) : BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
- Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment; assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment;
- orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation; identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures;
processes and files films as needed.
Education :
Required : Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
Experience :
Preferred : 1-3 years
Certifications :
Required : ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT; AHA BLS; state license if required.
Physical Demands :