Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
Company: Shannon Health
Location: San Angelo
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Provides diagnostic medical nuclear medicine
services that are consistent with clinical education and training
in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional
standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to
perform nuclear medicine procedures ranging in age from infant to
geriatric under the interpreting physician's supervision. Physical
Requirements - The ability to perform the duties and responsibility
of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for
disabilities. - The ability to consistently lift, push or pull
loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50) - Sufficient
strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and
position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other
physical activities of average difficulty. - Candidates whose
disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still
be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential
functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. - May be
exposed to infectious or contagious disease. - May have to handle
emergency situations. - May be subject to irregular hours. - May be
required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face
protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. -
May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. - Physical
activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking,
standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. -
Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): -
Sitting- Frequently - Walking- Frequently - Standing- Frequently -
Bending-Frequently - Squatting - Occasionally -
Climbing-Occasionally - Kneeling-Occasionally -
Twisting-Occasionally Visual and Hearing Requirements - Must be
able to see with corrective eye wear. - Must be able to hear
clearly with assistance. Working Conditions Primarily Works in a
well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy
workload and stress. Works in various conditions. Performance:
Essential Functions Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and
takes appropriate action based on the information they have.
Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor,
manager, or team member when appropriate. Time Management: Works
efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed
with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount
of time. Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and
skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies
and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time
utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge & Electronic
Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize
electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job
duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies
and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment
repair-replacement. Confidentiality: Adheres to established
policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as
applicable by Shannon Policy. Responsibilities Supervises the
Following Positions Positions: N/A Performance: Position Specific
Essential Functions - Prepares, dispenses, and administers
radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation in
accordance with the department's radioactive materials license and
departmental policies and procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic
treatments - Demonstrates the ability to perform the procedures
involved in the receipt, storage, and disposal of radioisotopes
according to the radioactive materials license - Demonstrates safe
handling of radioactive materials and a thorough understanding of
record keeping regulations to maintain records accordingly -
Performs radiation area surveys, non-imaging(cold lab) procedures,
and therapy procedures as assigned; Creates and enhances diagnostic
images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools - Understands
ALARA and minimizes exposure to self, patient, and other guests -
Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to
exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality
of imaging procedures by following established standards and
procedures. - Instructs and communicates with patients and their
family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's
ability to tolerate exam. - Prepares patient and area for procedure
by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving
equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls
to set exposure factors. - Protects patients and employees by
adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and
radiation policies, protocols and techniques. - Uses proper sterile
techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality
procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements. - Maintains
equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational
capabilities of equipment. - Reports issues to management or
appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
- Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening
them according to approved policies and procedures. - Obtains,
verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as
requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding
precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc. -
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and
according to department policies and standards for interpretation
in a timely manner. - Able to perform high quality multimodality
procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. - Able to
explain the procedure and put patients at ease. - Able to provide
services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in
compliance with established System and regulatory standards,
policies and procedures. - Able to perform tasks independently
without need for routine oversight. - Able to maintain a calm and
helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate
and reasonable steps to resolve issues. - Able to effectively
administer first aid and use emergency cart. - Able to ensure
customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous
service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction
scores and developing action plans when required. - Demonstrates
and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills
appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to
department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
- Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new
team members and on new services and initiatives. - Able to take
call, if required. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education - Required - High School Diploma, GED, or
equivalent - Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic
Technology or Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Experience: -
Preferred - One year of clinical radiology experience
Certification/Licensure: - Required - Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification - Current, Valid Texas Driver's License - Medical
Radiologic Technology (MRT) License from the State of Texas - The
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification
in Nuclear Medicine (N) OR CNMT Certification through Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - Preferred -
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) Certification* - Positron
Emission Technology (PET) Certification* *Certification pay may be
applied for up to 2 additional certifications when the employee
routinely and consistently performs exams in a department that
benefits from the increased skill set and knowledge base. Relevancy
of certifications and applicability of certification pay subject to
approval by the Administrative Director of Radiology.
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