Nuclear Medicine Technologist | PRN (As-Needed)

Who we are

Peterson Health is an independent, not‑for‑profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX– heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information

This position is PRN working shifts as needed by the department.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement (HPSA Designated)
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Great Culture
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What You Will Do

Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; inject and distribute nuclides for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used

Siemens Evo Symbia S

Required Education

Associate’s in Nuclear Medicine

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
• Knowledge of imaging physics.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with a minimum exposure to patients.
• Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
• Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
• Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
• Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification

ARRT (N) or NMTCB, Texas License, and BLS CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification

Multiple modality registry from ARRT

Required Experience

Entry level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Preferred Experience

Greater than 1 year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist