Nuclear Med Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in San Ramon, CA seeks a Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Tech to perform diagnostic studies, operate PLANAR and SPECT systems, and ensure radiation safety and patient care. On-call and flexible shifts supported.

Requirements include an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, California license, NMTCB/ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine, and BLS. DOT certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Current State of California license in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current NMTCB or ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine (N).
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).
• DOT certification within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures per department protocol.
• Operate PLANAR and SPECT equipment; process images for radiologist interpretation.
• Handle, prepare, store and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals safely.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals intravenously using aseptic technique.
• Maintain accurate department and patient records.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Patient care

Radiation safety

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Tools

Planar imaging equipment

SPECT imaging equipment

NM imaging software

Job description

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Nuclear Medicine

To perform all aspects of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures, utilizing good radiation safety techniques. On-call required.

• Verbalizes and/or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures as per department protocols including operation of equipment for PLANAR and SPECT studies and includes operation of computer for processing image data and photographing images for interpretation by the radiologist with minimal supervision.
• Performs the handling preparation, administration, storage, and disposal of radio pharmaceuticals accurately using acceptable radiation safety practices.
• Injects radio pharmaceuticals intravenously using aseptic techniques with no extravagation or contamination of radio pharmaceutical.
• Utilizes correct patient positioning and imaging parameters for the study performed.
• Provides appropriate patient care during the performance of studies, i.e. IV's, O2, etc.
• Maintains department records accurately and fully.
• Maintains patient records and documentation accurately and fully.
• Assess the quality of images and repeats images as necessary with minimal supervision.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly quality control on equipment with complete and accurate documentation.
• Reports equipment malfunction to supervisor and/or service personnel immediately.
• Performs and/or participates in the Imaging services Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and MQSA activities as may be required.
• Conforms, performs and/or participates in all mandated and/or voluntary programs of the Imaging services to comply with the provisions of JCAHO, DHS, and any regulatory agency requirements

Minimum Education:

Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

One (1) year recent Nuclear Medicine Tech experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment:
• Current State of California license in Nuclear Medicine;
• Current certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (N);
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association;
• DOT certification required within 30 days of hire/transfer

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