Job Information
Dignity Health Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Carmichael, California
Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.
Responsibilities
The Incumbent performs in-vivo studies, therapeutic & diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices and the SNM Scope of Practice. The Incumbent works under the direction of the Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, and Nuclear Medicine Physicians. Required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends, and holidays. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of a JRCNMT certified program required
BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Current CA license certified in Nuclear Medicine
Knowledge of:
Anatomy and physiology including cross sectional relationships
Medical terminology relating to nuclear medicine
Principles of operation and care of nuclear medicine equipment
Perform currently accepted diagnostic therapeutic and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures
Radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public
Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment -
Basic and advanced computer applications utilized in the healthcare environment
Local Sate and Federal laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Prepare and use radiopharmaceuticals
Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions
Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated ill and distressed patients
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and other healthcare personnel
Coordinate several assignments and establish work priorities
Accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department
Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
Preferred:
2 years Competency in Nuclear Medicine and Venipuncture
NMTCB or ARRT certification
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW
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Pay Range
$80.99 - $80.99 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.