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Nuclear Med Tech II - $10,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Kaweah Health

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#Quality Assurance #Regulatory Compliance #Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Nuclear Medicine #Sterile Technique #ARRT #Equipment Setup #NMTCB #Radiopharmaceuticals #Clinical Information

Part Time On Site 2-5 yrs$61 - $92 / HOURPosted 26 days ago

Location

Visalia, California

Salary

$61 - $92 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Nuclear Med Technologist II prepares isotope kits, performs scans, and injects patients with radiopharmaceuticals according to physician orders. They also maintain records and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a CA Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist license and Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification.

Quality ControlCommunication SkillsPatient CareRegulatory ComplianceRecord MaintenanceEquipment SetupSterile TechniqueClinical Information GatheringCollimationBasic Life Support CertificationNuclear Medicine ProceduresCross Contamination PreventionRadioactive Materials HandlingDose Calculation

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California.
With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics.
Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health.
We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater.
Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing.
Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible Not Benefits Eligible Work Shift Day - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 7650 Nuclear Medicine-KHMC The Nuclear Med Technologist II operates and executes Nuclear Med procedures with expert knowledge of the capability of all Nuclear Med units and the ability to perform any and all Nuclear Med procedures expertly.
This includes skills in operating and performing various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures within their Nuclear Med environment.
This would include proper order review, basic and advanced Nuclear Med skills, knowledge of Radioactive materials handling/safety, regulatory compliance, and excellent patient care.
The Nuclear Med Technologist II is capable of rotating between the nuclear medicine diagnostic center–PET/CT departments and the hospital nuclear medicine department, which includes weekend and holiday coverage. $10,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) BLS Preferred: ARRT(N) or NMTCB Knowledge/Skills/Abilities The Nuclear Med Technologist II is capable of rotating between the nuclear medicine diagnostic center-PET/CT departments and the hospital nuclear medicine department (and perform those exams), which includes weekend and holiday coverage.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Prepares isotope kits, calculating doses and logging information according to policy and state regulations.
Scans patient, using computer and/or camera according to physician's order.
Injects patient with proper radiopharmaceutical agent according to physician's order, using sterile technique.
Logs all necessary patient information according to policy.
Receives, stores and disposes of radioactive isotopes according to policy and state regulations.
Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator.
Performs all quality control/quality assurance studies as necessary according to procedure, and as directed by the Radiology Operational Review Committee.
Sets up machinery/equipment for changing collimation.
Maintains records required by federal, state and The Joint Commission regulations.
Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.
Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information prior to examinations.
Prevents cross contamination, using appropriate means.
Adjusts technical factors to accommodate the age, body habitus, disease process and condition of each patient.
Additional Keeps supervisor informed of daily operation, activities and performance of department.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range $61.12 -$91.68 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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