Overview
We are seeking a Full Time Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Full Time
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call
Responsibilities
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
Shift Information:
This position is Full Time working M-F 6:00am-2:00pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call.
Currently offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for this position
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes nuclides for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.
Equipment Used:
Siemens Evo Symbia S
Required Education:
Associates in Nuclear Medicine
Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography
Required Skills:
1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
3. Knowledge of imaging physics.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with a minimum exposure to patients.
6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
ARRT (N) or NMTCB, Texas License, and BLS CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registry from ARRT
Required Experience:
Entry level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Preferred Experience:
Greater than 1 year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Qualifications
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
Shift Information:
This position is Full Time working M-F 6:00am-2:00pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call.
Currently offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for this position
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes nuclides for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.
Equipment Used:
Siemens Evo Symbia S
Required Education:
Associates in Nuclear Medicine
Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography
Required Skills:
1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
3. Knowledge of imaging physics.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with a minimum exposure to patients.
6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
ARRT (N) or NMTCB, Texas License, and BLS CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registry from ARRT
Required Experience:
Entry level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Preferred Experience:
Greater than 1 year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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