Travel Medical Technologist In College Station, TX

ID: 49051328 Shift: 8 HR Days 08:00-16:00 Description: Job Specific Notes:

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistNow Offering a $15,000 Sign on BonusFacility/Region: College Station HospitalDepartment: Nuclear MedicineShift/Status:

Full TimeSchedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm (rotating call)The College Station region consists of two hospitals and 15 clinics in the Brazos Valley (South East Texas).Baylor Scott & White Health College Station is a private, non-profit, 143-bed, multi-specialty hospital. The Medical Center is a certified advanced primary stroke center, a certified chest pain center as well as a Level III Trauma Center.

We also have the only Level III NICU designation in Brazos Valley. Additionally, we have achieved the American Nurse Credentialing Center Magnet Designation. This is a hospital that works for you and exceeds all expectations Don t just take our word for it, let us show you a career that s worth bragging about.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.

Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department.

Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAble to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.Able to take call, if required. Why Baylor Scott & White Health At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute, you ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare.

At Baylor Scott and White Health, you ll be joining a team that s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.The Baylor Scott & White Health team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve. Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas work scheduling

Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities

Relocation assistance

Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists

Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours

Enhanced shift differential pay

Tuition: Fully funded bachelor s and master s degrees

Competitive Wages and IncentivesGrowth Opportunities: Cross-training across modalitiesBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N), or by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).Description for Job medicine technologists typically do the medical procedures to the patient and answer questions

Follow safety procedures to protect themselves and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure

Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to the patient

Maintain and operate imaging equipment

Keep detailed records of procedures

Follow procedures for radiation disposal

Nuclear medicine technologists work with radioactive drugs, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to help physicians and surgeons diagnose a patient s condition. For example, they may inject radiopharmaceuticals into the bloodstream of a patient with foot pain and then use special scanning equipment that captures images of the bones; a radiologist interprets the scan results, based on the concentration of radioactivity appearing in the image, to identify the source of the patient s pain.Nuclear medicine technologists also deliver radiopharmaceuticals in prescribed doses to specific areas, such as tumors, to treat medical conditions.

Internal radiation treatment may be used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, surgery.Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body.JOB SUMMARYThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91