Nuclear Medicine Technologist - FT/PT/Per Diem

Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Bakersfield, CA

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that are required by Federal, State, and local guidelines. The minimum requirements for experience and education are:

• Current ARRT & Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB
• Current California Nuclear Medicine license
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Preferred)
• Current First Aid & BLS certification
• Ability to provide two current acceptable and verifiable professional references

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explain test procedures to patients.
• Prepare a dosage of the radiopharmaceutical and administer it by mouth, injection, or other means.
• Provide high quality images/records on a computer screen
• Keep patient records and record the amount and type of radionuclides received, used, and disposed of.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment
• Follow regulations regarding handling and recording.
• Administer radionuclide doses, perform phlebotomies, and start IVs or heparin locks as needed.
• Perform or obtain appropriate patient care for scans.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and continuing education as needed
• Stay knowledgeable about emerging technology
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and assists in the care of patients assigned.
• Assures necessary equipment and supplies are ordered, replaced and available.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to the patient and the organization
• Maintains personal composure and integrity under stressful conditions
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Birthday, and Holiday Pay
• Complimentary lunch for employees M-F
• Onsite Fitness Center