Nuclear Medicine Technologist 2

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech II, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Demonstrates mastery of all Nuc Med Tech I Accountabilities/Responsibilities and has completed a minimum of 1 year service in the Nuc Med Tech I position
• Performs in‐vitro/in‐vivo studies as outlined in the nuclear medicine procedure manuals. Makes determinations of the validity of the data collected before submission for interpretation
• Mentors new employees and students on the proper use of the camera/computer systems, study procedures
• Assists with the formal clinical/technical education process of the department by preparing and presenting 2 staff in‐services per year on a topical subject
• Independently performs all Functions regarding the safe and compliant operation of the radiopharmacy and all associated documentation. Educates and mentors qualified staff on proper radio, pharmacy procedures

Job Requirements

Required:

• Three (3) yesrs of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Medical Radigrapher: TX (MRAD)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) OR Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN)
• CPR-BLS (W/ American Heart Association)

Preferred:

• Associates Degree