NUCLEAR MED TECH - OP

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with strict radiation safety and patient care. You will operate imaging equipment, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires current licensure (NMTL:CA), CNMT or RTN certification, and BLS-CPR. Preference for CT experience and more advanced skills may apply.

Qualifications

• CA Nuclear Medical Technologist license (NMTL:CA) required at hire.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) required at hire.
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) required at hire.
• American Heart Association BLS-CPR required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures per department standards and physician orders.
• Operates all nuclear medicine equipment, survey meters, counters, and computers.
• Prepares and calibrates radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Appropriately administers radioisotopes.
• Performs quality control tests, assists in equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations.
• Maintains records of radioisotopes, exposure, and monitoring per state and federal regulations.

Education

California Nuclear Medical Technologist license (NMTL:CA)

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN)

American Heart Association BLS-CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with department standards, and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
• Operates all nuclear medicine equipment, survey meters, counters, and computers.
• Prepares and calibrates radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Appropriately administers radioisotopes.
• Performs quality control tests, assists in equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations.
• Maintains all records of radioisotopes received, used, stored and disposed, in accordance with local State and Federal regulations regarding the accountability for radioactive materials. Maintains records of exposure and monitoring meeting all State and Federal regulations.

Job Requirements

Required

• California Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA (NMTL:CA) upon hire and
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) upon hire and
• American Heart Association BLS-CPR upon hire

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)
• Six months previous experience as a nuclear medicine technologist
• Interventional CT, 3-D, CT image reconstruction experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

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