Nuclear Medicine Technologist Part Time Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PIH Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist to perform nuclear medicine and PET exams with emphasis on patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include imaging of vasculature structures and organ systems using fusion imaging techniques in a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold a California DHS license (N/R), ARRT CT and/or NMTCB PET certification, plus two years of AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training and CPR/BLS. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• California DHS License (N) (R) required.
• ARRT CT certification and/or NMTCB PET certification required.
• Two years training in an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Two years' hospital experience performing nuclear medicine with fusion imaging.

Kenntnisse

Nuclear medicine technology

Computed tomography (CT)

Vasculature and organ system knowledge

Radioisotope handling

Basic patient care and assessment

ALARA and radiation safety

Radioisotope exposure accuracy

Ausbildung

AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

ARRT CT certification

NMTCB PET certification

CPR/BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Performs nuclear medicine and PET exams maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort. Exams include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Technical skills in nuclear medicine technology
• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Skilled in the use of radioisotopes
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California DHS License (N) (R)
• ARRT certification in CT and/or NMTCB certification in PET
• Two (2) years training in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine Technology
• CPR/BLS
• Two (2) years' experience in a hospital setting performing nuclear medicine technology with fusion imaging.

Qualifications:

• Technical skills in nuclear medicine technology
• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Skilled in the use of radioisotopes
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques