Nuclear PET CT Computed Imaging Specialist I (Finance)
This person will be part of a team of PET technologists and other health care professionals performing state of the art cardiac imaging in a clinical/research environment. There is close contact and collaboration with physicians, nurses, research personnel, and administrative professionals all working together as a team. This position will allow you to be part of the "cutting edge" of cardiac PET imaging, it is where it started and shapes the future of Cardiac PET.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Nuclear PET CT Computed Imaging Specialist I performs all aspects of multiple PET imaging procedures on cardiac inpatients and outpatients including patient preparation, PET procedure, and processing of images; performs dosimetry measurements of all radiopharmaceuticals and operates Rubidium generator to inject imaging agents to patients.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Learns and implements image processing techniques to enhance efficiency, timing, and accuracy of cardiac PET images.
- Monitors patients in scanner for changes in status and informs other medical personnel as needed. Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- Learns and carries out daily quality control procedures on PET imaging machines
- Learns to operate and carries out daily quality control procedures on non-scanner equipment including dosimeter, EKG machine, crash cart, and Lifepack defrillator.
- Operates and maintains daily quality assurance procedures on Rubidium generator.
- Positions patients accurately for optimum scan efficiency. Maintains accurate documentation and records of scans and activities.
- Participates in quality control documentation to assure proper functioning of equipment.
- Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Ability to navigate emergency situations (reporting to appropriate personnel).
- Clear and professional communication with patients, physicians, and team members.
- Flexibility to work with evolving technologies and protocols in a fast-paced environment.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Positron Emission Technology Certification (PET) by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) preferred
Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology required
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
