Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Marble Falls, TX 78654
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Interview: 1 round, phone interview
Scrub Color: Black (not provided)
 
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of a Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as ordered by physicians or licensed providers. The role requires adherence to established protocols and safety standards to assist in disease and injury diagnosis.
 
Essential Functions:
Quality Assurance:

• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures (planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT) following exam protocols promptly.
• Evaluate imaging procedure quality and maintain equipment via routine quality control (QC) per manufacturer, RAM license, or ACR standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and physicists for equipment optimization.

Caring Practices:

• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure correct exams and provide clear instructions while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Establish rapport and assess patient tolerance for procedures.

Patient Safety:

• Explain procedures thoroughly to ease patient concerns.
• Adhere strictly to safety, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
• Prepare patients and rooms properly for procedures.

Radiation Safety:

• Ensure compliance with radiation safety policies for patients, self, and team.
• Verify radioactive drug selection and pregnancy screening.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications safely and educate patients on radiation safety.
• Follow proper radiation disposal protocols.

Collaboration:

• Report concerns to leadership as needed.
• Manage supplies inventory and radiopharmaceutical ordering.
• Work closely with medical staff and Radiologists.
• Ensure accurate transfer of images to PACS for clinical review and reporting.

 
Key Success Factors:

• Observe and communicate patient condition changes promptly; administer first aid and use emergency equipment if necessary.
• Maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to all age groups served.
• Deliver timely, accurate, cost-effective services in compliance with standards and policies.
• Perform independently with minimal oversight.
• Maintain professionalism and calm demeanor under stress.
• Focus on customer satisfaction through efficient, courteous service.
• Serve as a trainer for new team members and students.
• Adhere to all workflows, policies, and use required IT systems (PACS, EMR, image exchange, modality worklists).
• Must be willing to take call if required.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• ARRT Certification required
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine experience; client experience preferred
• Must wear black scrubs (not provided)

 
Additional Information:
This description outlines essential functions but is not exhaustive. Management may reassign duties as necessary. Commitment to customer service, teamwork, and integrity is required.