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Req. No

102471

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Market

CHRISTUS Spohn

Category

Diagnostic Imaging

Facility

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Address

1311 General Cavazos Blvd
Kingsville, TX  78363
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Type

FULL TIME

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology Job in Kingsville

Job Description

Summary:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties.

CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital’s birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville.

At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies.
  • Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal.
  • Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at all times.
  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, by adhering to established procedures.
  • Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
  • A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred
  • Current State Licensure required
  • Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
  • Registration by one of the credentialing bodies for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is required:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) (N) Required
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.) Required

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

Please reach out to the recruiter for more information dawn.buchanan@christushealth.org


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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology