Nuclear Radiology Technologist - Specialist at Texas Childrens Hospital

We're searching for a Nuclear Radiology Specialist, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position you will integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. The Specialist must demonstrate a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Nuclear Radiology Specialist must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques. They must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients, and others. The Nuclear Radiology Specialist prepares, administers and document activities related to mediation in accordance with state regulations and institution policy. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties such as medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation, or artifacts. Based on order, determines the type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on patient's age, weight and medical/physical status. Anticipates and responds to patients' needs throughout the entire encounter. Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family, and others. Working independently performs routine and complex, portable, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative cases, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning and positioning. Expert knowledge of information management systems. Demonstrates systems functionalities, accurately performs functions independently, and serves as a resource to others. Accurately and independently perform procedures, identify and resolve issues. Seek experience and knowledge in the technical area to gain expertise. Positions self in challenging situations and responds with confidence, professionalism, and accuracy in the face of multiple demands and shifting priorities. Build rapport and facilitate communication outside of the department. Networking, coordinating activities, become a sought after contacting the person within the working group. Skills the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.