- Nuclear Medicine Specialist – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic – Full
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- On for Eligible New Hires** Work location: 1105 Central Expressway N., Suite 120, Allen, TX 75013 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Travel: 50 % to surrounding clinics as needed ( mileage reimbursement provided ) Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights: Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced, high volume outpatient, 6
- 8 patients a day Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable Here’s What You Need Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (required) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) 2 years Radiology experience (preferred) CNMT Certification upon hire (required) BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support within 90 Days Upon Hire and maintained every 2 years (required) Extensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, policies, procedures, standards, systems and tools in the field of nuclear medicine in a healthcare environment. Knowledge of the current aspects of patient care relative to Nuclear Medicine. Knowledge of the functionality, operation and maintenance of nuclear medicine tools and equipment. Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures efficiently and effectively, ensuring that equipment is calibrated properly and dosage as appropriate. Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nuclear Medicine Specialist Process. Observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity. Collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation.
Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol. Prepares radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use, administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients and performs nuclear medicine procedures.
Follows radiation safety techniques when disposing radioactive materials. Operates nuclear medicine computers to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures and maintains quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices. Follows internal protocols when processing computer studies to achieve high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques.
Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements. Participates in accreditation process. Logs patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.
Performs other duties as assigned. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
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Entity Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.
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