Shift’s Available:  Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

• Prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation
• Perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
  • Planar Scintigraphy
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure optimal image quality and diagnostic accuracy, this may involve calibrating equipment, conducting quality assurance tests, and troubleshooting technical issues

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K