Über diese Nuclear Medicine Technologist Stelle bei Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Location: Driscoll Children's Hospital – Main Campus | Corpus Christi, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Rotating on-call coverage.
Incentives: Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Assistance
Make a Difference in Pediatric Imaging!
At Driscoll Children's Hospital, every image plays an important role in helping our physicians provide the best possible care for children. As part of our Radiology team, you'll have the opportunity to use your specialized skills and compassionate approach to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.
We're seeking a skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX!
In this role, you'll perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures using advanced imaging technology and radiopharmaceuticals to produce high-quality images that support accurate diagnosis and treatment. You'll work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals while providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
This position also offers the opportunity to extend specialized nuclear medicine services to patients throughout South Texas, with frequent travel to McAllen, TX.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging procedures using specialized equipment, including gamma cameras and SPECT imaging systems.
- Prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established protocols and radiation safety guidelines.
- Review physician orders, patient medical histories, and clinical information to determine appropriate imaging procedures.
- Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care to pediatric patients while helping children and families feel comfortable throughout the imaging process.
- Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, recognizing and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Process, analyze, and evaluate diagnostic images to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support timely and accurate diagnosis.
- Follow established radiation safety protocols, including the safe handling, storage, administration, and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Perform routine equipment quality control, calibration, and safety checks to ensure accurate and reliable imaging results.
- Maintain accurate documentation of imaging procedures, radiopharmaceutical administration, patient care, and equipment performance.
- Assist with departmental quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and instruction to students participating in nuclear medicine training.
- Travel to McAllen, TX, to provide nuclear medicine services to patients in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Participate in required on-call coverage.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
- One year of experience as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
- Pediatric imaging experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-NM).
- Current, unrestricted Texas Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) license required.
- CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Valid Driver's License
