Nuclear Med Technologist II - Full-time/Days

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 69,293 - 108,141; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform complex procedures and ensure quality imaging. The role includes preparation of radio pharmaceuticals, performing quality control and monitoring safety measures. Candidates should have at least three years of Nuclear Medicine experience and certifications as per requirements.

A High School Diploma, along with formal training in Nuclear Medicine or related qualifications, is essential for this position which operates on a 40-hour week schedule. The compensation range is $50.30 - $78.50.

Qualifications

• Competently performs standard, specialty and complex Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Prepares radio pharmaceuticals for patient administration.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and Nuclear Medicine principles.
• Maintains quality control procedures for safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheterization duties as needed.
• Assist in monitoring daily quality assurance of the unit.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Program Graduate of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine

Formal training in Nuclear Medicine

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

About Us

The Nuclear Medicine department, which encompasses PET/CT, serves outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room patient populations through performing diagnostic and therapeutic quality imaging procedures in both nuclear medicine and PET/CT environments. Participating as a member of the nuclear medicine and PET/CT team offers the opportunity to support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care at Valley Children's Healthcare. Our cutting-edge equipment provides medical diagnosis that has resulted in successful outcomes which help reinforce the work done by our highly motivated team offering support for kids throughout the central valley and beyond.

Job Summary

Competently performs standard, specialty and complex Nuclear Medicine procedures with little or no supervision, utilizing radio pharmaceuticals with accuracy, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions. Prepares radio pharmaceuticals for administration to the patient. Performs venipuncture and catheterization duties as needed. Sound knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and Nuclear Medicine principals. Performs quality control procedures to ensure federal, state, and departmental standards/requirements are met. Assists in monitoring the daily quality assurance of the unit, while ensuring the equipment is operating according to manufacturer's specifications. Assists in the identification and resolution of work process issues within the department. Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma (required)
• Program Graduate of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine (required) or
• Formal training in Nuclear Medicine (required)
• Associates Degree (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• NMT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Technologist - NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (preferred) or
• RT-N - Rad Tech Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years Nuclear Medicine (required)
• Pediatric experience (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$50.30 - $78.50

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8