Nuclear Med Tech

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing department. The role performs a variety of nuclear medicine procedures, produces high-quality images, and maintains accurate records while using proper radiation safety practices.

Requires ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, BLS, and graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program. Part-time, day shift, 32 hours weekly; excellent patient communication and meticulous data handling are

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• ARRT NM or NMTCB Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine
• American Heart Association BLS
• Preferred Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and policies.
• Obtains patient information and identifies age-specific needs.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
• Uses proper radiation protection to protect patient.
• Maintains equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
• Keeps x-ray rooms neat and stocked for exams.

Skills

Communication

Learning ability

Office equipment

Time management

Math skills

Fine motor skills

Nuclear medicine meds

Nuclear medicine procedures

Written communication

Education

Nuclear medicine technology graduation

Job description

Job Details

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 32 Salary range: $49.84 - $75.71 Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing

Job Objective

Performs a variety of procedures utilizing nuclear medicine equipment; produces films, as assigned, routine nuclear medicine camera operation and accurate record keeping.

Education

Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology if hired after March 1, 2025

Licensure/Certification

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (NM) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine; American Heart Association BLS

Experience

Preferred: Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

Reports To

Supervisor or Manager

Supervises

N/A

Ages of Patients (as assigned)

Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens

High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to learn complex tasks, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Complex math skills as related to job duties, Fine motor skills, Knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine, Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• 2. Obtains all pertinent medical information from patient to identify age specific needs.
• 3. Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
• 4. Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• 5. Uses all equipment proficiently and reports all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• 6. Maintains x-ray rooms neatly and stocked for exams and at end of shift, if applicable.
• 7. Assists in other areas of assigned department as assigned.
• 8. Completes daily assignments within scheduled shift; communicates pertinent information and unfinished tasks to relief personnel.
• 9. Uses time between procedures to maintain a safe clean environment; maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities, if applicable.
• 10. Uses hospital information management system for patient demographics and other patient information.
• 11. Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of workflow.
• 12. Completes procedure with high technical quality to produce a high quality recording of the procedure.
• 13. Calculates data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• 14. Communicates observations of patient condition changes to registered nurse or physician; documents pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
• 15. Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling and hurting themselves; safe transportation of patient; identifies patient by use of arm band.
• 16. Maintains aseptic technique during a procedure.
• 17. Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure, if applicable.
• 18. Submits nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day, if applicable.
• 19. Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.
• 20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.