Nuclear Med Technician-Nuclear Medicine-Fulltime-Days
About The Position
Position Summary: This position is responsible for the performance of the full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. Responsible for the provision of quality patient care, including the timely throughput of patients and the performance of their exams. Operates and performs quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment including SPECT and gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment. Performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic studies on a SPECT and Gamma camera, including image acquisition and reformatting. The incumbent is responsible for performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualifications ACR accreditation. Creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging, and reformatting under the direction of the Imaging Manager and Medical Director. Requirements include working on-call (evenings and weekends), in addition to holidays.
Requirements
- Graduate from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Knowledge and education necessary to obtain Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification from the state of California and current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
- Current national ARRT(N) or NMTCB License.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of acute hospital experience (may include training) preferred.
- Computer skills are essential.
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in all Nuclear Medicine Procedures.
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Responsibilities
- performance of the full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances
- provision of quality patient care, including the timely throughput of patients and the performance of their exams
- operates and performs quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment including SPECT and gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment
- performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic studies on a SPECT and Gamma camera, including image acquisition and reformatting
- performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualifications ACR accreditation
- creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging, and reformatting under the direction of the Imaging Manager and Medical Director
- working on-call (evenings and weekends), in addition to holidays
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
