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Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Specialist - West Tower (8a - 4:30p)

Talent Area: Radiology

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Shift: 8a - 4:30p / Monday - Friday / On-Call Rotations

Job ID: 406754

We are searching for a Nuclear Radiology Specialist - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you’ll perform exceptional quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. You’ll also integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

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Qualifications:

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program
Must possess Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) certifications issued by NMTCB OR Nuclear Medicine ARRT – R.T. (N) certification issued by ARRT
Three (3) years of Nuclear Medicine experience

Responsibilities:

Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow
Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed
Confirms patient identity with approved identifiers
Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family and others
Provides information to patients, health care providers, students and the public concerning the role and responsibilities of individuals in the profession
Working independently performs routine and complex, portable, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopy cases, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning
Serves as a resource to others through assisting and educating them on procedures
Expert knowledge of information management systems: demonstrates systems functionalities, accurately performs functions independently and serves as a resource to others
Documents fluoroscopic time and radiation exposure
Accurately and independently performs procedures, identifies and resolves issues. Seeks experiences and knowledge in the technical area to gain expertise
Leads efforts associate with quality and process improvement
Positions self in challenging situations and responds with confidence, professionalism, and accuracy in the face of multiple demands and shifting priorities
Build rapport and facilitate communication outside of the department. Network, coordinate activities, become a sought after contact person within the working group

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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