Nuclear Medicine Tech-PRN
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Interested in a career with both meaning and
growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of
the many other areas of healthcare administration and support,
everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the
health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to
our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse
healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125
years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn
and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job.
It’s our passion. Primary Purpose On a PRN/Float Pool basis,
responsible for performing nuclear medicine processes according to
patient needs, Parkland procedures and other regulatory agency
standards. Minimum Specifications Education •Must be a graduate of
a JCERT accredited school and or program. •Must be a graduate of an
accredited college program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Science,
or other allied health care field. Experience •None Equivalent
Education and/or Experience Certification/Registration/Licensure
•Must have current ARRT (N) Certification OR current CNMT
certification. •Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
certification from Texas Department of State Health Services
(TDSHS) or Texas Medical Board. Incumbents whose certifications
expire(d) between December 2015 and February 2016 will have until
February 28, 2016 to renew. •Must have a current Healthcare
Provider (BLS level) CPR course completion card prior to hire
and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart
Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network.
Skills or Special Abilities •Must have a thorough working knowledge
of the field of nuclear medicine technology, and those aspects of
chemistry, physics, mathematics and biomedical sciences that relate
to nuclear medicine technology and its growth. •Must have basic
knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies. •Must be able to
administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start
intravenous lines. •Must be able to operate Gamma cameras,
including SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners, nuclear medicine computers,
and Cardiac Stress equipment. •Must have basic knowledge of nuclear
medicine therapeutic treatments. Responsibilities 1. Acquires
adequate knowledge of patient's medical history and analyzes
emergency patient conditions, instructs patients prior to and
during procedures and initiates life saving first-aid prior to
physician's arrival to ensure appropriate patient care. 2. Performs
cardiac imaging and assists physicians in the performance of stress
exercise examinations to provide diagnostic tools for physicians.
3. Calculates, prepares, and administers radiopharmaceutical
dosages and other agents in conjunction with nuclear medicine
procedures to patients ensuring compliance with Parkland, Texas
Department of Health, and other regulatory guidelines. Accesses and
handles selected medications. 4. Performs quality control measures
on nuclear medicine equipment and devices including troubleshooting
and maintenance ensuring quality management programs for all
procedures. 5. Confers with Physicians to determine appropriate
procedures, in order to ensure effective operations. 6. Documents
all operations of the laboratory including the receipt and
disposition of radioactive materials, instrument and procedural
quality control data, patient procedures, and medical records.
Exercises judgement in the performance of scheduled examinations
and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines. 7.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
(internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations
to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in
the support of the overall goals and mission of the Parkland. 8.
Provides clinical instructions for Radiology students and residents
to ensure that all health care providers are well informed of all
radiologic information. 9. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements and trends in the nuclear medicine field
by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals,
actively participating in professional organizations such as the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and maintaining
licensure in Nuclear Medicine from the Texas Department of State
Health Services. Integrates knowledge gained into current work
practices. Responsible for taking 15 hours of continuing education
classes per year. 10. Maintains a positive working relationship
with physicians, nurses, residents, and patients to ensure
interdepartmental cooperation and an efficient flow of information.
11. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws, and guidelines that impact the Nuclear Medicine area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Job Accountabilities
1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of
the department and Parkland. 2. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining
certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as needed to ensure proper understanding. Parkland Health and
Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over),
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, disability, national origin, marital status, political
belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our
patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and
smoke-free campus.
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