Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Irving, TX

Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Dallas, TX - Full Time

Job Type : Full-time

Healthcare setting : Clinic

Clinic

Outpatient

Medical specialties : Nuclear Medicine

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

Summary :

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an individual who can work in a fast paced, high volume clinic who is efficient, patient and compassionate.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history working well with children and adults, well-organized and able to carry out patient studies as well as patient dosing and daily camera and hot lab QCs.

With no generator on premises, the clinic receives unit doses from an outside nuclear pharmacy making efficiency a key trait.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Responsible for performing brain SPECT scans, as well as related general quality assurance procedures

Performing brain SPECT scans

Patient preparation of IV

Preparation of patient doses

Administration of patient doses

Processing and printing scan images before end of work day

Administration of testing protocols

Maintain Odyssey hard drive

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent typing and viewing of a computer screen

Frequent sitting for long periods of time

Frequent use of hand and fingers with machines, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, scanner and telephone

Frequent hearing, listening and speaking by telephone and in person

Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop or bend

Occasionally required to lift objects up to 15 lbs. with ability to lift multiple times per day

Requirements :

Current Nuclear Medicine Technologist License in applicable state

Ability to work efficiently with large patient volumes in a fast paced environment

Capable of working with challenging patients

Ability to communicate technical information to general public

Time management and organization and ability to work independently and within a team are critical.

Empathy, emotional stability, ability to relate well to others, good communications skills and above all genuine care and regard for the patient are required

Familiarity with brain imaging a plus

Familiarity with Picker Prism 3000 system a plus

Work Environment :

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level is usually moderate

Work indoors in temperature-controlled environment

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance