Nuclear CV Services Tech PRN

San Antonio, TX, United States

Description

Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nuclear CV Services Tech PRN today with Methodist Hospital.

Benefits Methodist Hospital, 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Nuclear CV Services Tech PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

General Statement of Duties: Performs nuclear cardiology procedures and other related examinations according to established standards and practices at a high technical level.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Follows all regulations on the radioactive materials license set by the Texas Department of Health for that specific institution.

2. Demonstrates technical proficiency in performing the following: MUGAs (stress and rest), first pass studies, Cardiolite SPECT (one and two day), thallium SPECT, Hybrid SPECT, gated perfusion, chemical stress testing (Adenosine and Dobutamine) and planar imaging. Acquires and processes all related computer data at a high level of expertise.

3. Maintains all quality assurance programs to comply with all regulating bodies. This includes dose calibrator QC (daily constancy checks and weekly channel checks), radiopharmaceutical delivery QC (swipes, surveys and documentation), maintaining daily patient dose logbook (assay each patient dose, verify each label, and proper recording), and camera QC (daily floods and weekly bar phantoms).

4. Maintains all patient reports including, pulling all previous reports/images, matching ETT data with nuclear images, presenting images to the correct reading physician, notifying reading physicians of requests, retrieving data from the MUSE, and entering proper patient charges into Meditech.

5. Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA according to all regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee. Assists with radiation spill clean up, room surveys, radiation waste disposal (storage, removal, and documentation), and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge and ring.

6. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients for diagnostic procedures.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Takes call on a rotating basis.

2. Acquires signed physician orders with appropriate indicator for all exams.

3. Demonstrates good judgment in responding to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize STAT orders.

4. Transports patients between the lab and other units; maintains cleanliness of the lab to include equipment and facilities.

5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.

6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

8. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Vocational School Graduate

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear CV Services Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.