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Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician today with North Texas Heart Center.
Benefits
North Texas Heart Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and banking partnerships
* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
* Colleague recognition program
* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term coverage and leaves of absence)
* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Nuclear Medicine Tech
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established policies and procedures, methods
and standards to provide quality patient care.
SUPERVISOR: Practice Manager
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
* Document patient information and perform other non-clinical duties to support procedure
* completion.
* Greet and identify correct patient and provide a brief explanation of requested procedure to ensure
* patient care and patients’ right to know.
* Perform all aspects of radiopharmaceutical preparation for scintigraphy, bioassay, and therapeutic
* procedures and disposes of radioactive trash according to department policy and Nuclear
* Regulatory Commission standards.
* Perform imaging and therapeutic procedures according to requirements.
* Perform non-clinical activities pertinent to equipment maintenance and NRC regulations for Quality
* Control and radiation monitoring.
* Maintain appropriate supplies and a clean, organized work environment.
* Participate in continuing education activities to expand/enhance knowledge of Nuclear Medicine.
* Perform other duties as required.
* Must read, understand, and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures.
* Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Nuclear Medicine (may include experience in formal NM formal training program)
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
* Required to be registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Or Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist
* Prefer three years’ experience in nuclear medicine department.
* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Able to communicate on a professional level with patients, nurses, physicians and other ancillary staff.
* Must be able to provide quality results for diagnostic testing.
* Provides a sensitive and supportive environment for patients and family members.
Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, ,, ,, ,, marital status, veteran status, or status.
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