Nuclear Med Tech PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general
supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures,
PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients
as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the
diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established
protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Quality Assurance: Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET, and
theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according to
exam protocol, in a timely manner. Systematically evaluates the
quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and
procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control
(Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials
license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with
engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities
of equipment.
Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to identify patient
service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and
establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and
communicates with patients and their family, in accordance with
HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's
ability to tolerate exam.
Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients
at ease. Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety
requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient,
adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified
position. Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques as needed when
setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand
hygiene requirements.
Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves
by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies,
protocols and techniques. Verifies that correct radioactive drug
has been selected for the exam or treatment. Screens patients
appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the start of the exam
or treatment. Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and
adjunctive medications per protocol. Educates patients with
radiation safety techniques pre and post exam or treatment. Safely
follows radiation disposal guidelines.
Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or appropriate
department. Assists the department in maintaining supplies
inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C.
Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical
staff, and Radiologists. Ensures an accurate transfer of patient
images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication system
(PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician
partners.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and
effectively communicate changes to nursing partners, physicians,
and emergency response teams as needed; with ability to administer
first aid and use the emergency cart.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education
and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific
to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and
geriatric.
Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently
in compliance with established system and regulatory standards,
policies and procedures.
Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine
oversight.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of
stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve
issues.
Ensures customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing
courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient
satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
Able to serve as trainer by providing a quality education to new
team members and students from BSW approved programs.
Adhering to policies, procedures and workflows. These system
workflows include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality
worklist integrity, record management, and Biomedical services.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information
security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Able to take call, if required
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
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Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, San Marcos , Nuclear Med Tech PRN, Other , Pflugerville, Texas
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