Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist - Smith Clinic

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.Job SummaryThe Nuclear Medicine technologist is responsible for providing patient care and technical expertise in the operation of imaging equipment for diagnostic imaging purposes. The Nuclear Medicine technologist performs special radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation or other diagnostic methods.Minimum QualificationsEducation/Specialized Training/Licensure: Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited program; Certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT/NMTCB) and Medical Radiology Technologist (MRT) license by the Texas Medical Board (TMB); Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program Work experience:Two (2) years experience as Staff Nuc Med Technologist preferredSpecial RequirementsCommunication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact, Writing/Composing (Correspondence/Reports), Writing/ReportsProficiencies:Personal ComputerJob Attributes:Analytical Abilities, Mathematics, Medical Terminology KnowledgeWork Schedule: Flexible