Nuclear Med Tech
About The Position
The Nuclear Med Tech prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients and operates radioscopic equipment, including scintillation detectors to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of isotope concentrations in specific body areas. The role follows hospital safety precautions and is accountable for nuclear medicine quality control and quality improvement activities. The technician ensures regulatory requirements are met and documented, produces reports for the hospital and regulatory agencies, maintains nuclear medicine equipment in good repair, and notifies the Department Director of capital expenditure needs. Other duties may be assigned as required. This is a per diem position with a rotating shift in the Nuclear Medicine department. Doctors Hospital of Manteca describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and a focus on patient care.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience.
- Certification as a Radiologic Technology by the State of California.
- Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technician by the State of California.
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- Analytical and grammatical skills necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Responsibilities
- Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
- Operate radioscopic equipment, including scintillation detectors, to measure isotope concentrations.
- Operate scanners to record visual representations of isotope concentrations in specific body areas.
- Follow all hospital-mandated safety precautions.
- Perform nuclear medicine quality control and quality improvement activities.
- Ensure regulatory requirements are met and documented.
- Produce reports for hospital and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure nuclear medicine equipment is kept in good repair.
- Notify the Department Director of capital expenditure needs.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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