Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs in Galveston, TX

Nuclear Medicine Technician provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol. Being a Nuclear Medicine Technician observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Technician typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Requires registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.), or the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Nuclear Medicine Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Radiology Technical Assistant - League City Campus Nuclear Medicine ( 20 hrs/wk, partial benefits)
  • League City Campus Nuclear Medicine ( 20 hrs/wk, partial benefits) - UTMB Health Careers
  • League, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION

    To provide quality care to patients undergoing imaging procedures. The Radiology Technology Assistant must also demonstrate full knowledge of the imaging procedures within their assigned modality.

    The Radiology Technical Assistant will adhere to all applicable safety policies. They will work under the direction of the Modality Technologist, Modality Lead or Supervisor, and Imaging Manager.

     

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education, experience and/or training.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Associate degree or higher.
    • Some patient care experience.
    • Registered Medical Assistant/graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program a plus.

    LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

    Required:

    • BLS CPR Certification.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    • 20 hours per week with partial benefits. 
    • Must be flexible to work a variable schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends. May be 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • Assists in preparing room for radiologic procedures by ensuring required supplies are available.
    • Assists with patient flow within assigned modality setting.
    • Responsible for transportation of patients using patient bed, stretcher, or wheelchair as necessary.
    • Provides comfort measures to patient.
    • Prepares and assists patients undergoing examinations, and procedures to include patient positioning.
    • Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, linen etc. as assigned or requested Demonstrates competence in IV establishment and maintenance.
    • Provides and maintains a clean, safe imaging suite and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
    • Recognizes patient care priorities and manage unexpected or emergent situations.
    • Checks equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
    • Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.
    • Consistently model AIDET principles.
    • Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
    • Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
    • Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
    • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
    • Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with patient complaints and concerns.
    • Consistently responds to customer requests and needs in an appropriate manner.
    • Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times.
    • Practices principles of patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
    • Accurately schedules, verifies, ensures eligibility, pre-registers and arrives patients.
    • Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.
    • Uses knowledge of imaging modality and anatomy to accurately copy and transfer images into PACS.

    Marginal or Periodic Functions

    • Participates in department meetings activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goal.
    • Accepts responsibility for own growth and development.
    • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
    • Performs related duties as required and/or assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

    • Progressively demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
    • Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.
    • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regards to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - General Medicine
  • General Medicine - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, int...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Associate Professor - Family Medicine
  • Family Medicine - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • Family Medicine Vice Chair of Research for Family Medicine Opportunity Associate Professor-Tenure Track University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB H...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin) - Internal Medicine - General Medicine
  • T Trk Clin) - Internal Medicine - General Medicine - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide care to patients of the General Medicine practice in the ambulatory setting; participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, interns, residents, and f...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin), Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine
  • T Trk Clin), Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 4 to 5 half day clinic sessions 2 to 4 weeks of inpatient service Focus on cardiac MR, cardiac CT, and structural echo MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MD degree or equivalent, Board c...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin), Internal Medicine-General Medicine
  • T Trk Clin), Internal Medicine-General Medicine - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The physician will: provide care to patients of the General Medicine practice in the ambulatory and inpatient settings; participate in the education and mentorship of medical ...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
  • HCA
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Nuclear Med Tech, Varied Shifts
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Pearland, TX
  • At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional exper...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Surgical Tech III
  • Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Pasadena, TX
  • **Overview** **St. Lukes Health Patients Medical Center (PMC)** , now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nuclear Med Technologist I PRN Nuclear Medicine Days
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
  • Baytown, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist I position is responsible for completing a variety of routine nu...
  • 1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MRI Technologist I - Weekends/Full Time Evening
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
  • Nassau Bay, TX
  • Work Schedule: Friday 2:30-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 7a-11:30pm At Houston Methodist, the MRI Technologist I position is r...
  • 1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized particles and smaller amounts of finer mud sediments and larger gravel-sized sediments, the island is unstable, affected by water and weather, and can shift its boundaries through erosion. The city is about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of downtown Houston. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs
$81,167 to $98,827
Galveston, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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