Nuclear Medicine Technician
Austin, Texas
TXAUS Ascension Seton Northwest

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technician

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Description

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures to generate quality images for physician interpretation.
• Operate specialized Siemens Symbia cameras to detect and map radioactive drugs.
• Handle radiopharmaceuticals including ordering, preparing, administering, and disposing, following strict radiation safety protocols.
• Ensure image quality and timely submission to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
• Maintain a clean work environment and promptly report any equipment malfunctions.
• Work independently as the sole technologist on shift, requiring strong critical thinking and decisive judgment in a high-stress environment.
• Adhere strictly to radiation safety guidelines and Standard Precautions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Texas.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine from NMTCB or ARRT.
• Completion of Texas Medical RT Certification Program.
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must be highly experienced and capable of independent operation (implied advanced competency).

Required Credentials and Documentation

• Professional resume/profile.
• Two professional references.
• Current, unexpired driver’s license or state ID matching address on file.
• License/certification verification with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Signed assignment agreement prior to onboarding.
• Specialty competency exam in Nuclear Medicine (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Medical imaging contract worker onboarding education attestation.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Skills checklist for specialty, completed within one year and updated annually.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Varicella immunity documented by vaccination, serology, or history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Health statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing for tuberculosis within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; retesting required after breaks in service > 90 days.
• Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire documentation is optional but recommended.

Additional Notes

• This role requires working independently as the only technologist on shift.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations with sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Strict adherence to radiation safety and infection control protocols is mandatory.

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