Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem - Days

Adventist Health•Marysville, WA

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Requirements

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
Subjects patients to radiation.
Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.