- Location
- SANTA MARIA, CA, US
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will help perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides and Ultrasonography for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
Every day you will Demonstrates proficiency and competence in all aspects of nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and other applicable modalities.
To be successful in this role, you must
- Demonstrate competence in image and examination processing, quality control within the modality and PACS. Able to teach new technologists and peers.
- Demonstrate appropriate administering and monitoring of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical material per guidelines.
- Competently performsall interventional procedures such as; thoracentesis, paracentesis, needle localizations, breast biopsies, core biopsies, aspirations an therapy treatments.
- Identify and initiate accurate assessment of life threatening conditions.
- Place accurate orders in the HIS system, making all additions, corrections, and cancellations as necessary. Confirms accurate interfaces from HIS to PACS. Places and/or confirms accurate medical record.
- Interview patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies, as required.
Job Requirements
Required
- ARRT and CNMT certified.
- Current American Heart Association BLS CPR
- Special training in nuclear medicine.
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures in vivo and in vitro, radiopharmacy, dose calibration and calculations
- Current on continuing education units required by the licensing boards.
Preferred
- Six (6) months previous experience as a nuclear medicine technology
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.
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