Nuclear Med Technologist, Full Time, Days

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PIH Health is seeking a Nuclear Med Technologist for full-time day shifts to perform nuclear medicine and PET exams with a focus on patient safety and comfort. You will handle studies involving vasculature and organ systems, following ALARA and radiation safety principles in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires state licensure, ARRT TX certification, PM, and two years of hospital experience in nuclear medicine with fusion imaging.

Qualifikationen

• State of California DHS License (N) (R) required.
• ARRT CT and/or NMTCB PET certification required.
• Two years of AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment.
• Two years’ hospital experience in nuclear medicine with fusion imaging.

Aufgaben

• Performs nuclear medicine and PET exams maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Exams include all parts of vasculature structures and organ systems.
• Adheres to ALARA and radiation safety practices.

Kenntnisse

Nuclear medicine technology

CT imaging

Vasculature and organ systems

Radioisotopes handling

Patient care

Radiation safety/ALARA

Ausbildung

CA DHS License (N) (R)

ARRT CT certification

NMTCB PET certification

CPR/BLS

LA City Fire Card

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training

Jobbeschreibung

Nuclear Med Technologist, Full Time, Days

Performs nuclear medicine and PET exams maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort. Exams include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Technical skills in nuclear medicine technology
• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Skilled in the use of radioisotopes
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California DHS License (N) (R)
• ARRT certification in CT and/or NMTCB certification in PET
• Two (2) years training in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine Technology
• CPR/BLS
• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
• Two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting performing nuclear medicine technology with fusion imaging.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V