Nuclear Medicine Tech II PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN).

Under supervision you administer radioactive materials to perform imaging and dose calculations, prepare isotopes, and operate nuclear medicine cameras to support physician diagnoses. Qualified candidates hold California certification, BCLS, venipuncture, and knowledge of anatomy and NM techniques; proficiency with patient-care systems is desirable.

Qualifications

• California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Venipuncture certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nuclear medicine techniques and equipment.
• Ability to learn and use computerized patient care systems.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers radioactive materials for imaging and studies to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepares radioactive isotopes and operates nuclear medicine cameras and related equipment.
• Explains procedures and techniques used in nuclear medicine, including dose calculations.
• Calculates and administers correct doses and uses updated equipment correctly.

Skills

CA Certified NM Tech

BCLS Certification

Venipuncture Cert

Anatomy & NM Techniques

Patient Care System experience

English communication

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Tech Program or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $95.34 - $113.20 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Nuclear Medicine Tech II PRN with Good Samaritan Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radioactive materials in order to perform imaging and laboratory and dynamic function studies necessary to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Prepares radioactive isotopes and operates nuclear medicine cameras and related equipment. Demonstrates and explains procedures and techniques used in nuclear medicine studies, including how to compute necessary doses and correct use of new and existing equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider Course.
• Venipuncture Certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nuclear medicine techniques, equipment and procedures as acquired through completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language.

Benefits

Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Good Samaritan Hospital (https://goodsamsanjose.com/) has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for “Best Place to Have a Baby”, complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.