Per Diem Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic North Houston

About this role

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care

As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring

Connecting. Growing together. The Per Diem PET/CT Technologist performs PET/CT diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, diagnostic CT procedures, administers prepared radiopharmaceuticals, administers contrast media and performs ordered examinations according to policies and procedures established by the KSC Nuclear Medicine Department, Radiology Department, and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

The technologist may perform general nuclear medicine imaging as needed to include but not limited to Nuclear Cardiology, dynamic flow studies and SPECT studies. Complies with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety and quality control procedures. Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Radiology information System (RIS) to complete patient exam documentation process and designated Patient Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for image storage

Primary Responsibilities: Imaging: Performs all aspects of PET/CT, diagnostic CT exams according to policies, procedures and protocols of the KSC nuclear medicine and radiology department. The technologist prepares and positions patients for scanning and operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of images affecting the final product

Understands age related communication needs of patients and is able to effectively convey instructions to patient

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