High Salary: Nuclear Med Tech II-Cardiology (The Woodlands)
Company: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Location: Conroe
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine
Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of
routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty.
This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is
fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine. The Nuclear
Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear
Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and
knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works
independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above
average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and
patient care situations. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II
position provides direct assistance to physicians with all
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers
exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and
guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal
patient safety and customer service. /n PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. - Guides and mentors Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and
students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and
abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department
goals for retention and employee engagement. - Facilitates open,
professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve
mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to
promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and
professional, providing the highest quality service during every
customer and patient encounter. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -
Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a
modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances. -
Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the
patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care,
image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning,
physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies
technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes
complications and limitations associated with certain procedures. -
Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or
therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile
technique. - Provides accurate explanations and instructions to
patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing
verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Follows safety standards and
conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as
reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general
public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper
sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic
techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and
infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department
and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. - Identifies
opportunities for corrective action and process improvement
providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department
and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports ¿near misses¿
and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety
reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes
critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient
reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential
outcomes, as appropriate. - Ensures all imaging equipment has had
quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working
order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and
regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for
service if needed. - Assists with implementation and education of
department based safety initiatives and standards of practice.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provides accurate and complete
documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time
service is delivered. - Uses resources efficiently; does not waste
supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively
and prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -
Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives
or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand
learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and
updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by
engaging students and co-workers (Nuclear Medicine Technologist I)
in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with
business objectives. This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. /n EDUCATION - Graduate of education program approved by
the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated
below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE - Three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist /nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED - BLS - Basic
Life Support (AHA) AND - CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic
Technologist - State Licensure OR - CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical
Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND - ARRT-N -
Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR - CNMT -
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) /nKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Demonstrates the skills and competencies
necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through
on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance
evaluations - Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and
writing the English language necessary to perform the essential
functions of this job, especially with regard to activities
impacting patient or employee safety or security - Ability to
effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members
and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus
and application of positive language principles - Ability to work
independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult
diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates
sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills. -
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and exam documents. - Exhibits
strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the
healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service
to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. - Adapts to
multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including,
organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE - Uniform No - Scrubs Yes -
Business professional No - Other (department approved) Yes ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. - On Call* Yes TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department - May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area Yes - May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty
Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall
strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical
centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician
Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to
clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic
environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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