Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening with HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform MAMMO/NUCLEAR MEDICINE scanning exams; is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of the imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities. This job description represents the major duties and responsibilities of this position, but is not to be construed as including every task inherent in the position. Employees are subject to reassignment of duties as determined by their supervisor. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and we are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

What You Will Do In This Role:

* Completes assignments in a timely manner. 

* Demonstrates professional behavior and etiquette in all interactions with physicians, managers, coworkers, and patients.

* Demonstrates appropriate communications skills.

* Demonstrates competency in radiation protection to the patient and staff in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

* Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper identification on all images.

*Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of restraints / support devices under staff guidance.

*Demonstrates proper procedure in contrast injection.

*Demonstrates proper procedure for PICC line insertions / removal. 

*Demonstrates competency in proper special lab technique and set up.    

*Demonstrates competency in specials operations: A) Processes B) Angiographic Protocols C) Digital Imaging D) Vascular Interventional Procedures E)       Image Production F) Catheters, guide wires, needles G) Patient Education H) Informed Consent I) Patient Assessment / Monitoring J) Medications K) Sterile Technique    

What Qualifications You Will Need:

* Must have graduated from an accredited school of Radiological Technology with an Associates degree or equivalent.

* Must be A.R.R.T. (R.T.) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must pass registry within one year of start date for continued employment.

* American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

* Clinical experience is preferred.

As the first hospital in Pearland, Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is proud to provide healthcare resources to the south Houston communities. Our 50+ bed hospital isn’t just a neighborhood hospital, but we are an exceptional full-service hospital that happens to be in your neighborhood. Our hospital provides expert emergency care, breast cancer screening, and cardiology services. Our emergency department provides fast and effective care, our women’s diagnostic imaging center provides full-service mammogram procedures, including diagnostic and 3D mammograms, for effective breast cancer screening, and our cardiology team is home to some of the top Houston cardiologists. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland aspires to connect with each one of our patients to build a network of caring individuals. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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