Nuclear Medicine Specialist, PRN

Our fast-paced Radiology department is looking for a skilled Nuclear Medicine Specialist. 

 Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN, 1st Shift; Call and Holidays required

Radiology Department highlights:

·    Small Team

·    Basic Nuclear exams

·    High volume of cardiac exams

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. 

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

Here’s What You Need

·    Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required or

·    Associates Degree preferred

·    2 Years in nuclear medicine preferred

·    ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine upon hire required or

·    CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist upon hire required and

·    CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required and

·    BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

·       Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

·       Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

·       Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

·       Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

·       Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

·       Maintains attention to details

·       Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments, or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

·       Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

·       Prints laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS

·       Coordinates with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

·    Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

·    Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·    Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·    A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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