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Palestine Regional Medical Center
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
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What they do
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$60,203 / year median in Texas
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Description Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home. Job Summary Performs and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medication to patients and performs diagnostic study per physician orders in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Essential Functions Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedures. Keeps patients adequately covered for their comfort and modesty. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports imaging results. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Qualifications Education Graduate of a program in discipline required. Licenses/Certifications Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), required. Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of practice required. Basic Life Support Certification, required. Experience Demonstrated ability to perform a broad range of diagnostic radiologic procedures required.