Nuclear Med Tech-EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a dedicated nuclear medicine professional to perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures and maintain a safe patient environment. You will utilize radiation protection, manage patient data in the hospital information system, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure accurate results.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication with patients and healthcare teams, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
• Uses proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• Maintains x-ray rooms neatly and stocked for exams.
• Completes daily assignments and communicates unfinished tasks to relief personnel.
• Uses hospital information management system for patient demographics and information.
• Provides safe patient environment and assists in other areas as needed.
• Calculates data and reports observations to nurses or physicians.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Time management

Medical terminology

IV procedures

Office software

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains all pertinent medical information from patient to identify age specific needs.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
• Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• Uses all equipment proficiently and reports all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains x-ray rooms neatly and stocked for exams and at end of shift, if applicable.
• Assists in other areas of assigned department as assigned.
• Completes daily assignments within scheduled shift; communicates pertinent information and unfinished tasks to relief personnel.
• 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.
• Uses hospital information management system for patient demographics and other patient information.
• Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Completes procedure with high technical quality to produce a high quality recording of the procedure.
• Calculates data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Communicates observations of patient condition changes to registered nurse or physician; documents pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
• 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.
• Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure, if applicable.
• Submits nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day, if applicable.
• Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Complex math skills as related to job duties

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.