Nuclear Medicine Tech: Diagnostic Imaging & Therapeutics

Otterbein Senior Life; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will coordinate patient flow, ensure procedure quality, and adhere to safety standards in a SEIU-represented environment.

Required licensure and IV venipuncture certification, with preference for a Bachelor's in nuclear medicine technology.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred.
• State Nuclear Medicine License is required.
• Venipuncture certification is required.
• Registered by ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification is preferred.
• Venipuncture (IV) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subjects patients to radiation.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent

Tools

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Venipuncture (IV) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will coordinate patient flow, ensure procedure quality, and adhere to safety standards in a SEIU-represented environment.

Required licensure and IV venipuncture certification, with preference for a Bachelor's in nuclear medicine technology.