Description

Overview

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.

Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.

Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

Job Summary

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The Nuclear Med Tech is under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded.
• Assists practitioner with the operation of radiation detection equipment
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques, in agreement with state statures and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers radioactive materials as prescribed by a licenses practitioner
• Practices and enforces those measures that will provide for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Provides radiation safety to minimize exposure to patient, patient's family, by following policies and procedures of the Nuclear Medicine department and federal and state agencies
• Provides communication to patient for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results/ by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient's ability, comfort and safety
• Order radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion or inhalation
• Identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures and calculate activity
• Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical, and radiation sources
• Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals
• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction
• Initiates anecdotal incident, radio-pharmaceutical agent variance and accident report in a timely manner
• Process and files films as needed
• Schedules and transports patients as needed
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in Nuclear Medicine, or the CNMT. Current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description
Careers at Tenet

At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.

As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Requisition #: 2403021007

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