Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Imaging & Tracer Studies

Adventist Health; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. The role includes administering medical substances for imaging or other procedures and coordinating patient flow with quality control.

This position is represented by SEIU and requires preparation of stock solutions, dose calculations, and adhering to safety and documentation standards in nuclear medicine procedures.

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.
• ARRT NMTCB certification is preferred.
• Venipuncture (IV) certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
• 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 from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent

State Nuclear Medicine License

Venipuncture certification

Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by NMTCB

Venipuncture (IV) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. The role includes administering medical substances for imaging or other procedures and coordinating patient flow with quality control.

This position is represented by SEIU and requires preparation of stock solutions, dose calculations, and adhering to safety and documentation standards in nuclear medicine procedures.