Nuclear Medicine Tech

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, California, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging in collaboration with radiologists and staff, ensuring high-quality studies and patient care.

Responsibilities include processing and transmitting images to PACS, maintaining safety and accuracy, and adhering to licensing and ARRT certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License as required by CDPH/ARRT.
• ARRT Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology preferred/required.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality nuclear medicine imaging and assist Radiologist.
• Process and transmit images to PACS with attention to safety.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Radiology Experience

PACS/Image Transmission

Anatomy Knowledge

Proficient Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

State Nuclear Medicine License

ARRT Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology

BCLS (AHA) Certification

Tools

Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Equipment

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing quality imaging. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works in support of the Radiologist, providing assistance in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsible for processing and transmission of Images to PACS.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• One year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred
• Knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required.
• Graduate of a program accredited by ARRT.
• Current BCLS (AHA) required.
• Proficient computer skills.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $52.47 to $52.47. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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