Nuclear Med Tech II
About The Position
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to provide information about organ function and disease processes that guides patient care. Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners, acquiring high-quality images, and processing data for physician interpretation. The role requires promoting patient safety and comfort, following radiation safety protocols, and documenting procedures and radioactive materials from receipt through disposal. You will respect and maintain the rights of patients and families, provide privacy and modesty during care, identify yourself by name and title, and determine the presence and type of an Advanced Directive. You must report suspected abuse or neglect and understand the role of and access to the Bioethics Committee. The position is at Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center, a 355-bed acute care nonprofit hospital in Stockton, California. The hospital serves over 125,000 patients annually and provides services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Three years of experience as a Nuclear Med Tech.
- Experience with automatic injectors, digital systems, and laser camera technology.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Basic Life Support (CPR).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Operate imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and PET scanners.
- Acquire high-quality images and process data for physician interpretation.
- Promote patient safety and comfort and follow radiation safety protocols.
- Document procedures and radioactive materials from receipt through disposal.
- Respect and maintain the rights of patients and families.
- Provide privacy and modesty during care.
- Identify self to patients and families by name and title.
- Determine the presence and type of an Advanced Directive.
- Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect.
- Understand the role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
