Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

• A Nuclear Medicine Technologist integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information.
• Is able to recognize patient condition, assesses and monitors patient vital signs, takes appropriate action in emergency situations essential for successful completion of procedures while maintaining quality patient care through the use of independent professional and ethical judgment.
• Posses, utilize, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and awareness of radiation safety principles and continually perform and assess quality control measures on equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics, and pharmacology, as well as administer medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance to federal, state and institutional policies.
• Poses oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with both patients and others in the health care environment; critical thinking and decision making skills are required.
• Performs assigned room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment.  

• CPR Required
• State Registered Radiologic Technician
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• One year of experience preferred, but not required
• Work Schedule: PRN

With 235 beds, Tulane Medical Center is an acclaimed teaching, research and medical center serving the greater New Orleans area. Tulane Medical Center has been named a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek in its 2019 listing of the top medical facilities across the globe. Of the 1,000 hospitals listed in the report, Tulane Medical Center is one of just 250 “World’s Best Hospitals” found in the United States and the only hospital in southern Louisiana on the list.

At Tulane, our mission statement reminds us that above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. When we speak of our mission, we usually think about our dedication to patients and their families and our commitment to them. But we are also equally committed to our employees. You are part of an organization with a long history of compassion and service to patients. The degree to which we as an organization can provide quality healthcare service is highly dependent on how well you are able to perform your job.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nuclear Med Tech like you to be a part of our team.

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.

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