Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology
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Position Summary:
Oversees the technical operations of the positron emission topography (PET) laboratory. Assures quality control, and regulatory and ICANL compliance testing of all diagnostic radiological equipment. May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
The section of Nuclear/Molecular Imaging at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston performs a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general nuclear medicine studies and oncologic and neurologic PET/CT imaging. We cover Nuclear Medicine services in Memorial Hermann and LBJ Hospital (inpatient and outpatient PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanners), SPECT/CT and SPECT scanners), and partial PET/CT imaging in Smith Clinic of Harris Health System.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Performs the full range of PET scan procedures on patients as ordered by physicians, and creates reliable patient image data using highly sophisticated computer technology, nuclear medicine technology, and advanced physics.
- Develops and introduces new image processing techniques to enhance efficiency, timing, and accuracy.
- Uses appropriate imaging protocol for each patient; recognizes problems with computerized protocols and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Assists in the development, revision, and enforcement of laboratory policies and imaging procedures.
- Provides in-service training to new and existing clinical and technical staff, and serves as a resource for other technologists.
- Develops and writes specifications for diagnostic radiological equipment, and may serve as a resource for faculty.
- Implements, effectively and flexibly, new clinical procedures, protocols, hardware, software, data analysis, research projects, management steps or other innovations for greater productivity and program enhancement.
- May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum Education:
Associates degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Minimum Experience:
Three years of experience in a nuclear cardiology lab.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
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