Nuclear Med Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • San Ramon, CA

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About The Position

Per diem Nuclear Medicine position responsible for performing all aspects of diagnostic procedures while applying appropriate radiation safety techniques. The role requires on-call availability and rotating shifts, including holiday rotation. The technologist performs procedures with minimal supervision, supports patient care, maintains accurate records, conducts equipment quality control, and participates in department quality and regulatory activities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Maintain a current State of California license in Nuclear Medicine throughout employment.
• Maintain current NMTCB certification or ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) throughout employment.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association throughout employment.
• Obtain DOT certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent Nuclear Medicine Tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, demonstrating relevant clinical knowledge and practices.
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to department protocols, including operating equipment for PLANAR and SPECT studies and using computers to process image data and photograph images for radiologist interpretation.
• Handle, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals accurately and using acceptable radiation safety practices.
• Administer intravenous radiopharmaceutical injections using aseptic technique while avoiding extravasation and contamination.
• Use appropriate patient positioning and imaging parameters for each study.
• Provide appropriate patient care during studies, including IVs and oxygen as needed.
• Maintain department records accurately and completely.
• Maintain patient records and documentation accurately and completely.
• Assess image quality and repeat images as needed with minimal supervision.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly equipment quality control and document it accurately and completely.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and/or service personnel.
• Perform or participate in Imaging Services process improvement, quality assurance, quality control, and MQSA activities as required.
• Comply with and participate in mandated or voluntary Imaging Services programs related to JCAHO, DHS, and other regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed