Nuclear Med Tech II
About The Position
At Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to provide insights into organ function and disease processes. 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 technologist ensures patient safety and comfort, follows radiation safety protocols, and documents procedures and radioactive materials from receipt through disposal. The role also requires respecting patients’ and families’ rights, maintaining privacy and modesty, introducing oneself by name and title, determining whether an Advanced Directive is present and its type, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and understanding the role of and access to the Bioethics Committee. St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed nonprofit acute care hospital in Stockton, California, serving more than 125,000 patients annually. Its services include a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from 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.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort and adhere to radiation safety protocols.
- Document procedures and radioactive materials from receipt through disposal.
- Respect patient and family rights and maintain privacy and modesty during care.
- Identify oneself by name and title to patients and families.
- 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
