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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs

Company

Kaiser Permanente
Address , Irvine
Employment type OTHER
Salary $75.91 - $82.11 an hour
Expires 2023-09-19
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Performs clinical imaging procedures/examinations using scanners and scintillation cameras including SPECT, whole body , bone densitometry, portable camera studies, probe systems, and ancillary computerized equipment ; follows guidelines as detailed in protocols, occasionally utilizing alternative methods due to unusual / unique circumstances or new instrumentation/procedures based on best judgement and expertise.

Essential Functions:
  • Demonstrating professional maturity in all interactions with patients and staff.

  • Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.

  • Observes legislative regulatory requirements relative to radiation safety (as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Title 17 and the Kaiser Permanente Regional Radiation Safety Manual).

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of the age group served.

  • Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner.

  • May provide functional direction to assigned staff.

  • Observes all applicable Regional, Medical center, and department policies and procedures.

  • Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

  • Coordinates patient exams/studies by retrieving and processing patient requisition.

  • Reviews request for pertinent information and obtains patient history.

  • In collaboration with physician, ascertains the appropriateness of exams ordered and the best methods to facilitate desired results.

  • Performs clinical imaging procedures/examinations using scanners and scintillation cameras including SPECT, whole body, bone densitometry, portable camera studies, probe systems, and ancillary computerized equipment.

  • Follows guidelines as detailed in protocols, occasionally utilizing alternative methods due to unusual/unique circumstances or new instrumentation/procedures based on best judgment and expertise.

  • Recognizes details/circumstances critical for a quality scan from which an accurate diagnosis can be made.

  • Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by a physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce images of organ/area of interest on photographic film.

  • Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.

  • Follows radiation safety techniques in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.

  • Performs in vitro laboratory tests using test tubes, water baths, ph meters, scintillation counting equipment, centrifuges, special calculators, computers, dose calibrators, and other equipment.

  • Performs all required quality assurance/control procedures.

  • Uses proper patient to instrument positioning techniques.

  • Obtains and formats accurate, fully labeled and readable films/worksheet presentations.
  • Archives and logs all required studies for future reference/use on floppies or magnetic tapes.

  • Monitors wipe tests and documents all shipments of radiopharmaceuticals to and from Nuclear Medicine Department Observing all legislative and organizational regulations, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses and injects/administers dose under the direction of a physician.

  • Draws blood from patients, receives specimens, and accurately records amounts of radioactive material administered to patients.
  • This job description is not all encompassing.


Pay Grade: 26


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A.
Education
  • Graduation from an accredited nuclear medicine educational program approved by the American Medical Association and American College of Nuclear Physicians.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Registration in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  • American Heart Association approved BLS.
  • Certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the state of California.

Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to perform independently, using initiative and judgment to assist the radiologist in formulating a diagnosis.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, radiobiology, physics, chemistry and mathematics related to Nuclear Medicine.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices and techniques of nuclear medicine imaging.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care medical center.


Notes:

  • Shift start time variable and may be asked to other locations based on department needs.

  • Also includes rotating weekends.
  • Must set availability to 4 weekdays and 4 weekend days

PrimaryLocation : California,Irvine,Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices II
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 02:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 10:30 PM
Job Schedule : Per Diem
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : OC Irvine Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine-Day - 0806
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.