NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH I - NUCLEAR MEDICINE (Newport Beach, CA, US)

Company: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Per Diem

Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Supports the Radiology mission. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a registered professional who possesses the required skills and judgement necessary to obtain quality nuclear medicine studies. The technologist I will work under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and the Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to perform routine and advanced technical procedures. In the event of an absence of the Technical Supervisor, the technologist I will work under the guidance of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist III.

Required:

All technologists must be a graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program and licensed by the State of California (CTNM) and hold advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine from the ARRT and/or NMTCB. Technologists performing PET studies must also hold advanced certification in Computed Tomography from the ARRT. American Heart Association BLS certification is also required.

All Nuclear Medicine Technologists must have good interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection control. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I must have the ability and the willingness to follow instructions, exhibit clinical proficiency specific to age of population served and the necessary technical skills to perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II must meet all the requirements of technologist I, as well as meet required proficiency performing all routine CT studies, including but not limited exams of the skull, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis. They must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the specialty of Computed Tomography (CT) and be proficient in the performance of PET imaging studies and required isotope administration. TheNuclear Medcine Technologist III must meet all requirements of both technologist I and II, as well as possessing the skills and experience required to perform all job duties with minimal supervision and function as a lead technologist in the absence of the technical supervisor.

Preferred:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist must have good interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures, and infection control.

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