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Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening with St. David's Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

St. David's Medical 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 disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity 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 preferred 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 disability 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Responsible for gathering diagnostic information through the use of radioactive materials administered intravenously; sophisticated radiation detecting, processing and imaging equipment and providing radioactive materials for use by physicians. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies and procedures while also promoting optimal unit operations. The Nuc Med Tech adheres to the SDHC ICARE values standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Performs Nuclear Medicine exams in accordance with SDMC CVIC protocols.

• Administers prescribed pharmaceutical grade radioactive materials to patients as outlined by state/federal regulations.

• Demonstrates appropriate radioactive materials safety measures for self, other staff and patients as outlined by state/federal regulations.

• Explains procedures to patients prior to exam.

• Demonstrate proficiency with equipment used for NM exams (Spect Cameras, PET, and PACS).

• Ensure availability of physician for procedures requiring the administration of medications and supervision.

• Perform duties to maintain department functions such as QC checks.

• Maintains required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration.

• Perform surveys and documents findings of work area, patient rooms, and radioactive waste storage area at appropriately scheduled intervals.

• Enters procedure charges to patient accounts prior to end of scheduled shift.

• Coordinates outpatient exams with patient assigned Physician or extenders.

• Coordinates scheduled procedures with radioactive materials and supplies.

• Adheres to policies related to Standard Precautions, Infection Control, and Radiation Safety guidelines as described by TDHS and Joint Commission.

• Works with Radiation Safety Officer in maintaining quality control and quality assurance guidelines to ensure all regulatory standards are met, i.e., Texas Dept. of Health and Bureau of Radiation Control.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned to support departmental functions.

Qualifications for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Associate Degree and graduation from a Nuclear Medicine Program (NMTCB) and/or ARRT (N)

• Preferred: At minimum 1 year experience as a NM Technologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES :

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT (N)) OR a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

• State Regulated Radiological Tech or Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) through the Texas Medical Board

• Current certification for BLS Healthcare Provider required as per St. David’s HealthCare policy.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

St. David's Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-medical-center) is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) , and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (https://tcainstitute.com/) and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-neuroscience-spine-institute) . The full scope of services (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-medical-center/medical-services.dot) provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center (https://stdavidsweightloss.com/) . The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.