Senior nuclear medicine technologist job description

**Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA**

Under minimal supervision, performs and documents quality nuclear medicine procedures (invasive and noninvasive) on neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner as ordered by the physician. Supports supervisor and radiologist in carrying out their duties that in turn contribute to an effective an efficient Nuclear Medicine department. Promotes positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other employees demonstrating teamwork to ensure excellent patient care, esprit de corps, and positive comments from all concerned parties.
**Required Qualifications:**

+ Associate's Degree - Nuclear Medicine Or equivalent education/experience

+ Coursework/Training - Participate in continuing education program

+ 1 year Experience as a technologist in the area of expertise in a hospital setting and/or Imaging Center

+ Required upon hire: National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (Vendor Managed) Or

+ Required upon hire: National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology (Vendor Managed)

+ Required upon hire: California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (Vendor Managed)

+ Required upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 2 years Experience as a technologist in the area of expertise in a hospital setting and /or Imaging Center

+ ARRT (CT) certified

**Our** **best-in-class benefits** **are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our** **Mission** **of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.**

**About Providence**

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

**About the Team**

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

**Requsition ID:** 113236
**Company:** Providence Jobs
**Job Category:** Diagnostic Imaging
**Job Function:** Clinical Care
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Job Shift:** Day
**Career Track:** Clinical Professional
**Department:** 7500 MH MEDICINE MV
**Address:** CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Responsibilities

Nuclear Medicine Technology is a medical specialty that utilizes radioactive materials to make diagnostic evaluation of the anatomic and/or physiologic conditions of the human body and to provide therapeutic treatment with unsealed radioactive sources.

Under the direction of a licensed authorized user or license designee, you will apply the art and skill of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics for all ages through safe and effective use of radionuclides.

You will provide support to multiple sites, including but not limited to Westwood, Santa Monica and Santa Clarita as requested by the chief technologist, according to business need.

In this role you will apply knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure of the general public, patients, fellow workers, and self to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Patient interviews, instruction, and care

* Preparation, quality control, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceutical compounds

* Handling/preparation/witnessing and administration (under direct MD supervision) of adjunctive medications

* Execution of patient imaging and therapeutic procedures including computer processing and image enhancement

* Laboratory testing

Qualifications

Ability to set priorities to multiple tasks, shifting demands, deadlines, and a heavy workload.

Ability to work with self-initiative and minimum supervision in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures.

Interpersonal skills to relate to patients of all age groups or their families with sensitivity and compassion.

Interpersonal skills to work as part of a medical team by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with physicians, medical staff, colleagues, co-workers, patients, and the public.

Reading skills to understand patient records, forms, technical procedure and policy manuals, and other related documents written in standard English.

Speaking skill to collect and clearly convey information to people of various educational cultural, and economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, correct grammar and vocabulary.

Valid Certifications as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with either the Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Valid licensure in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, State of California.

Writing skills to maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and logs.

Working knowledge of the above listed equipment.

* Scintillation Gamma and PET Cameras

* Multi-Modality Cameras

* SPECT/CT, PET, and/or PET/CT

* Cameras integrated with Computer Acquisition

* Processing, and/or Image Fusion Terminals

* Dose Calibrators

* GM Survey Meters

* Area Monitors

* Ion Chambers

* Mac and PC Computers

* Centrifuge and Scintillation Well Counter

* Fume Hoods

* Treadmill and Vital Signs Monitors (EKG and BP)

* Various software, including but not limited to Pinestar Database, IDX, Essentris, Centricity (GE PACS), and Fusion Imaging.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

Final Filing Date

10/27/2022

Salary Range

$56.21 - $74.17

Salary Frequency

Hourly

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

50%

Shift Hour

10 hours

Location

EXPLORER Imaging Center

City

Sacramento

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

This position performs a full range of Nuclear Medicine Technology, PET/CT, and in vitro procedures; implementing extensive experience and attention to detail to help ascertain the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients as an integral part of the Nuclear Medicine Health Care Team. Incumbent works independently, under general supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Division Chief. Maintains and operates equipment according to manufacturer's operation manual and Nuclear Medicine protocols; reporting all problems using the established UCDH Policy and Procedures, and Department of Radiology Policy and Procedures. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum image quality and radiation safety.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position

* Possession of a valid technical certificate for California State Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CNMT), licensure by NMTCB and/or ARRT (N) is required.
* Previous experience in a substantially similar role required.
* Knowledge and ability to operate Nuclear Medicine and auxiliary equipment for assigned modalities to provide quality images.
* Knowledge and ability to work safely in an area with ionizing radiation and/or high magnetic field.
* Knowledge and experience with PET/CT, Cardiac, Oncology and computers. Extensive experience with a full range of Nuclear Medicine Technology; including nuclear cardiology and in vitro procedures.
* Physical ability to perform all functions of a technologist including moving and manipulating equipment; moving, manipulating, and transferring patients weighing up to 400 pounds on/to/from exam table, with assistance as needed; performing patient exams.
* Ability to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as the Nuclear Medicine field advances.
* Ability to remain flexible with scheduling changes throughout day to accommodate patient care needs and handle a high patient volume in a high-pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
* Knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, radiobiology, physics, chemistry, math, statistics, and nursing techniques related to Nuclear Medicine Technology.
* Ability to use basic nursing skills and CPR.
* Knowledge and ability to use computer terminal. Ability to input and retrieve data and to observe applicable Radiology Information System (RIS) and Information Services (IS) access codes, security, and privacy.
* Knowledge of standard keyboard, ability to input/retrieve data accurately and to observe applicable Radiology Information System (RIS) and Information Services (IS) access codes, security and patient privacy.

Preferred Qualifications

* I.V. and CT certifications are preferred

Special Requirements

* Possession of a valid technical certificate for California State Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CNMT), licensure by NMTCB and/or ARRT (N) is required.
* This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
* The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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