Nuc Med & PET CT Technologist, Float

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

9d•$79 - $111

About The Position

The Nuc Med & PET CT Technologist competently performs routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including duties in at least one specialty area, to produce quality images for physicians and other healthcare providers to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. The technologist works independently, using sound judgment and clinical skills to perform safe, precise procedures and deliver accurate results in a timely manner. The role involves patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication to gain the cooperation of patients, their support groups, and healthcare providers. The technologist follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. The role may also include performing specific procedures and orienting other staff to the department. This is a float pool position supporting multiple sites, with required travel within and around the Greater Sacramento Area, including Auburn, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Carmichael, and Yuba City. The schedule is part-time, with 24 weekly hours and eight-hour shifts. Shifts are day/evening, days vary, and weekend work is required as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or ARRT (NM); ARRT (CT) or CRT if required at the affiliate.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Five years of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of diagnostic nuclear medicine principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
Ability to perform routine nuclear medicine examinations and basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including duties in at least one specialty area, to produce quality images.
Work independently and use sound judgment and clinical skills to carry out safe, precise procedures and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, their support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety and provide optimal care.
Perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department, as needed.
Travel to multiple sites within and around the Greater Sacramento Area.