The technologist prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies, executing procedures like blood volume and fat absorption studies. They also perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation and maintain detailed documentation regarding radioactive materials.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include a diploma/certificate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine school, a State Nuclear Medicine License for CA and HI, and ARRT or NMTCB certification for CA and OR, along with Venipuncture certification for CA and HI. A Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology is preferred.
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900.
We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas.
Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown.
The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary: Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment.
Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI Facility Specific License/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required Essential Functions: Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
Subjects patients to radiation.
Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
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.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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