Nuclear Medicine Technician - Per Diem

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, CA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technician to operate all nuclear equipment and guide patients through procedures. You will prep patients, perform scans as ordered by physicians, and provide patient education with accurate data handling.

Responsibilities include using gamma/SPEC T software, ensuring equipment safety, and maintaining high standards of care. Per diem schedule supports flexibility in a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• Certification by the California Department of Health Services and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and CRT) required.
• Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technologists required.
• Current BLS (CPR) certificate required.
• One (1) year experience in Nuclear Medicine required.
• I.V. Certification for contrast injections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates nuclear medicine equipment and gamma/SPEC T software to aid diagnosis as ordered.
• Instructs patients on nuclear medicine procedures and preps.
• Ensures proper computer operation and data handling while maintaining quality patient care.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Gamma camera operation

Patient instruction

IV certification

Education

ARRT Certification

CRT Certification

BLS (CPR) Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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Nuclear Medicine Technician (Med Tech) position

This is a per diem position located at Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, CA

Reporting to the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, this position operates all nuclear equipment leading to the diagnosis of designated portions of the body as ordered by physician. The technologist then instructs the patient on all nuclear medicine procedures, protocols, as well as preps. The technologist is responsible for proper computer operation and computer knowledge, use of gamma and SPEC T software, and provides the best patient care possible to enhance quality and professionalism in their tasks.

The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Certification by the California Department of Health Services and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and CRT) required.
• Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technologists required.
• Current BLS (CPR) certificate required.
• One (1) year experience in Nuclear Medicine required.
• I.V. Certification for contrast injections preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.