NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHOLOGIST, Full Time Weekend Days **RELOCATION OFFERED**

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time position with a weekend day shift. Under the supervision of imaging services leadership, the technologist will prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies in accordance with physician orders and department policies.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to federal, state and local regulations, and participation in CQI activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from approved ARRT program with certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Required to take call / standby in Nuclear Medicine and NNMC as needed.

Responsibilities

• Corroborating patient's clinical history with procedure; documentation for licensed practitioner.
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering radioisotopes as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluating images for technical quality; ensuring proper identification recorded.
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering ionizing radiation and radiofrequencies as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Education

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Diagnostic Radiology or Nuclear Medicine license

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com.

• RELOCATION OFFERED**

This Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient weekend day shift schedule. Under the supervision of the diagnostic imaging services medical director and department director, the nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic studies per specific physician orders and department policies and procedures. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in CQI activities.

Job Duties

• Corroborating patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuing information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering radioisotopes as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering ionizing radiation (x-ray in the performance of computed tomography and radioactive material) and radiofrequencies within a magnetic field (magnetic resonance) as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Graduation from approved school of ARRTs with certification. Licensed in Diagnostic Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• Current BLS certification.
• Required to take call / standby in Nuclear Medicine and NNMC as needed.

EEO Statement

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