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Texas Childrens Hospital is hiring: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Generalist in Harris County

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Occupations

Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansNuclear Medicine TechnologistsHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsOffices of PhysiciansSpecialty Hospitals
We are searching for a Nuclear Radiology Generalist – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. The Generalist must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. Nuclear Radiology Generalist must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and technique. They must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others. The Nuclear Radiology Generalist prepares, administers and document activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy. The Generalist is a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team. Think you've got what it takes?
Responsibilities:
  • Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts
  • Provides information to patients, health care providers, students and the public concerning the role and responsibilities of individuals in the profession
  • Applies principles of ALARA, including use of technical factors according to technical specifications, to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
  • Performs high quality imaging procedures: determines technical factors, identifies and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and others
  • Responsible for precise, complete and accurate data entry and image management in appropriate technology infrastructure: EPIC, PACS, etc.
  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency, and initiates emergency procedures
  • Participates and leads continuing education in-service programs, reads professional publications, reviews procedure manuals and attends trainings
  • Builds rapport and facilitates communication inside the department: network coordinate activities, strive to become a contact person within your workgroup Skills the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Harris County, TX

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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