ProKatchers is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in College Station, Texas.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Nuclear Medicine TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/03/2025Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel
Shift:
M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Experience:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols
Quality Assurance: Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
1yr min experience, Cardiac Heavy, Can partner with Stress lab, Team work
Systematically evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control (Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.Caring Practices:
Communicates with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, in accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position. Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques as needed when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies, protocols and techniques. Verifies that correct radioactive drug has been selected for the exam or treatment. Screens patients appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the start of the exam or treatment. Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol.
Educates patients with radiation safety techniques pre and post exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines. Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or appropriate department. Assists the department in maintaining supplies inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C. Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists. Ensures an accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication system (PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician partners.
Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate changes to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency response teams as needed; with ability to administer first aid and use the emergency cart.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Ensures customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.Able to serve as trainer by providing a quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.Adhering to policies, procedures and workflows. These system workflows include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and Biomedical services.General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email. Able to take call, if required
The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions
License:
ARRT-N
Yes
BLS
Yes
CNMT
Yes
MRT
Yes
Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification.
ARRT (N) or NMTCB and TMB, BLS
ProKatchers Job ID #BSWHJP00005605. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nuclear Med TechAbout ProKatchersFounded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 20232024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a jobits about aligning your career with your lifestyle. Thats why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.ProKatchers has also been recognized by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work Fora testament to our employee-first approach. We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation facilities, behavioural health canters, home and community health programs, urgent care clinics, and more.BenefitsMedical benefitsVision benefits401k retirement planLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefitsWeekly payReferral bonus
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