Nuclear Medicine Technologist

San Bernardino County; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public teaching hospital in Colton, California is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures and ensure safety in handling radioactive materials. This role involves working closely with radiologists and maintaining quality control standards. The position offers excellent benefits, including health coverage and retirement perks.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Pension

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Experience with radiation analyzers and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with radionuclides.
• Operates radiation analyzers and maintains safety standards.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Patient Care

Education

Certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is recruiting for aNuclear Medicine Technologist whoperforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radionuclides. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calculates the strength of radioactive materials; measures and dilutes precise quantities of radioactive materials; administers appropriate radioactive materials for isotope procedures prescribed by a physician.
• Operates radiation analyzers, scanners, scalers, recorders, and other instruments used to measure and count radiation; monitors and controls the storage and security of radioactive isotopes; and compares the relative degrees of radiation and the necessary proportions in the preparation of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains the working area in an efficient and safe manner to reduce the possibility of excessive radiation.
• Assists the Radiologists in special procedures and in the preparation of special radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares and maintains logs, records, and reports on tests and procedures conducted and radioactive pharmaceuticals stored and used.
• Performs all tests and documentation for quality control standards set by the department and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization.
  

Read theNuclear Medicine Technologist job descriptionfor additional details.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles),Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS	PAID TIME OFF	RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses	Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments)	Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
For additional benefits details, please refer to our online benefits page: https://hr.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/Documents/Benefits/BBOUs/2024-25/BbOU-General.pdf

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment.

Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.

Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidates must meet both of the following:

CERTIFICATION:Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the State of California Department of Health Services.

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REGISTRATION: Must possess and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

There will be a competitive evaluationof qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

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