Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job description
Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who:
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.
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.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications:
Education:
- Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
- Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIVenipuncture certification: Required
- CALIFORNIACalifornia State Nuclear Medicine License: Required
- 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. RequiredOREGONRegistered 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. RequiredOregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required
- HAWAIIRegistered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine: Preferred
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from NMTCB: Required
- State license: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
The estimated base pay for this position is $45.75-$68.57 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Apply to learn more about our total compensation and benefits!
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.75 - $68.57 per hour
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ARRT Certification (Required)
- Nuclear Medicine License (Required)
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