Nuclear Med Tech

Texas Oncology is looking for a Nuclear Med Tech to join our team! This full time position will support the North Austin location with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The schedule will be either Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm or four ten hour shifts, Monday through Thursday.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Sign On Bonus: This position is offering a Sign On Bonus of $5,000.00!

Notes from the hiring manager: Our clinic is an exciting and supportive place to grow your career, with an expanding radiopharmaceutical and theranostics program at the forefront of patient care. As our patient volume continues to increase, we are adding an additional treatment chair to support new therapies and upcoming clinical trials. You will join a close knit, highly collaborative team of experienced nurses, physicians, and physicists who are actively present in the clinic and invested in one another's success. Together, we focus on delivering compassionate, high quality, patient centered care every day.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Nuclear Med Tech do? (Including but not limited to)

Under general supervision, prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas of the patient. Performs laboratory tests on body specimens. Computes results of laboratory tests. Keeps records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.
• Conducts organ or body scans on patients with radioactive. isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians.
• Administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures. Observes patient during procedures and reports unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Performs laboratory tests on body specimens. Computes results of laboratory tests. Keeps records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc. Escorts patients to treatment room.
• Assists with dressings as necessary. Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Logs nuclear medicine procedures completed. Processes routine paperwork. Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility. Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• Maintains radiation detection badges and files all radiation reports.
• Maintains adequate inventory of clinical and clerical supplies for Radiology Department to ensure efficient operations.
• Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.
• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.
• Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

The ideal candidate for the Nuclear Med Tech position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.

• Minimum three years experience as a Nuclear Medical Technologist.

• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.

• Current IV and CPR certifications required.

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Minimum five years experience as a Nuclear Medical Technologist.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.