Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time

Full Time Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPeterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.This position is Full Time working M-F 6:00am-2:00pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call.Currently offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for this positionWhat we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement | HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesGreat CultureFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facilityWhat you will do:Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes nuclides for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.Equipment Used:Siemens Evo Symbia SRequired Education:Associates in Nuclear MedicinePreferred Education:Bachelors in Nuclear Medicine and RadiographyRequired Skills:1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.3. Knowledge of imaging physics.4. Knowledge of medical terminology.5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with a minimum exposure to patients.6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.11. 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 CPRPreferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:Multiple modality registry from ARRTRequired Experience:Entry level experience as a Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPreferred Experience:Greater than 1 year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist