PET/CT-Mobile Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Ascension
Austin, TX 78759-5236
About the Job
- Sign-on bonus: $7,500
- Department: Mobile PET/CT
- Schedule: M-F 8:00-5:00
- Hospital: Rotating Facilities
- Location: Austin, TX
Perform routine and advanced positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) procedures for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury.
- Screen patient before the procedure for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination. Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT procedures that will be performed.
- Adjust scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate.
- Perform and record daily quality control procedures on specified equipment to ensure correct and accurate operation.
- Maintain compassionate patient care, comfort and safety, while ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Assess, prepare, record and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or state regulations and departmental policies.
- Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or state regulations.
- Travel to various medical facilities on a mobile route.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Benefits:Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Salary Description:From $35.84 an hour