Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Dallas, TX
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Shift: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday - Friday/8:30AM - 5:00PM or 9:00AM - 5:30PM/40 hours guaranteed 

-- Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility will have a local rate 

Performs quality control measures on nuclear medicineequipment and devices including troubleshooting and maintenance ensuringquality management programs for all procedures.Confers with Physicians todetermine appropriate procedures, in order to ensure effective operations.Documentsall operations of the laboratory including the receipt and disposition ofradioactive materials, instrument and procedural quality control data, patientprocedures, and medical records. Exercises judgement in the performance ofscheduled examinations and procedures to ensure compliance with establishedguidelines.Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer(internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations tomanagement, implements and monitors results as appropriate in the support ofthe overall goals and mission of the Parkland.Provides clinical instructionsfor Radiology students and residents to ensure that all health care providersare well informed of all radiologic information.Stays abreast of the latestdevelopments, advancements and trends in the nuclear medicine field byattending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, activelyparticipating in professional organizations such as the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists, maintaining licensure in Nuclear Medicine from theTexas Department of Health, and integrates this knowledge as appropriate intothe job. Takes initiative to share knowledge with staff members.Maintains apositive working relationship with co-workers, physicians, nurses, residents,and patients to ensure interdepartmental cooperation and an efficient flow ofinformation.Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,laws, and guidelines that impact Nuclear Medicine. Develops effective internalcontrols that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and theprogram requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and privatehealth plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure properunderstanding. Submission requirements: Provider must have 24 months minimum of current NuclearMedicine Technologistexperience -[REQUIRED]Siemens and SpectrumImaging experience - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]Must disclose any previous Parkland employment history in profile -[REQUIRED]Must have an active permanent or temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Medical Board -[REQUIRED]Must have current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT within 6 months of hire -[REQUIRED]Must have a thorough working knowledge of the field of nuclear medicine technology, and those aspects of chemistry, physics, mathematics and biomedical sciences that relate to nuclear medicine technology and its growth -[REQUIRED]Must be able to administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start intravenous lines -[REQUIRED]Must be able to operate Gamma cameras, including SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners, nuclear medicine computers, and Cardiac Stress equipment -[REQUIRED]Must have basic knowledge of nuclear medicine therapeutic treatments -[REQUIRED]Must have basic knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies -[REQUIRED]PROFILE REQUIREMENTSResume -[REQUIRED]Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Cardiac Cath Lab) -[REQUIRED][DOCUMENT]2 supervisory references from within the last year -[REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]Proof of Taxable Address -Driver s License, Current Utility Bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement/Bill, Homeowner s or Renter s Insurance Statement/Bill, Voter Registration, Bank Statement, Auto Insurance, Tax Return-[REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-[REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]Active American Heart Association BLS-[REQUIRED]