Sharp HealthCare
Nuclear Med/PET/CT Technologist - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift
Sharp HealthCare, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Hours
:Shift Start Time:
VariableShift End Time:
VariableAWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Full-time, Variable ShiftWeekend Requirements:
As NeededOn-Call Required:
YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$50.611 - $65.305 - $79.999The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.Job InformationDepartment: Nuclear MedicineLocation: Sharp Memorial HospitalShift: Full-time, Variable Shift
What You Will DoThe Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Dual Mode Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and Dual Mode Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction/supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. Assist physicians with performing and viewing of NM and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients for scanning, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine imaging equipment to include SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging equipment. Is responsible for using radiation safety practices and performing the required quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment. Procedures performed include preparation, administration, documentation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals with strict adherence to the principles of radiation safety, the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License and all California State and Federal regulatory requirements. Assist staff with providing care to patients who have been administered radiopharmaceuticals and the safe and appropriate disposal of radioactive waste.
Required QualificationsSatisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine technology that meets the requirements for the State of California and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIREDAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDCertified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIREDNMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIREDCertified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIREDCertified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications2 Years Experience in radiology.
Other Qualification RequirementsCertified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) or Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) is required within 90 days of hire date.
Essential FunctionsCustomer ServiceProvide patients, families and colleagues with excellent customer service skills.DocumentationAccurately and timely completes required documentation in the RIS (Radiology Information System).Patient EducationProvides information and education of the procedure to the patient and family.Quality of CareDemonstrates commitment to providing safe, efficient quality care.Quality of ExamsPerform high quality NM and Dual Mode SPECT and PET procedures and patient care in compliance with department policies, procedures and guidelines.Radiation SafetyFollow all radiation safety, State and Federal regulatory requirements and conditions of the Radioactive Material License (RAML).Staff Training and Professional DevelopmentAssists in the training and orientation of new employees, cross training of existing employees and student technologists.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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:Shift Start Time:
VariableShift End Time:
VariableAWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Full-time, Variable ShiftWeekend Requirements:
As NeededOn-Call Required:
YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$50.611 - $65.305 - $79.999The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.Job InformationDepartment: Nuclear MedicineLocation: Sharp Memorial HospitalShift: Full-time, Variable Shift
What You Will DoThe Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Dual Mode Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and Dual Mode Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction/supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. Assist physicians with performing and viewing of NM and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients for scanning, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine imaging equipment to include SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging equipment. Is responsible for using radiation safety practices and performing the required quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment. Procedures performed include preparation, administration, documentation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals with strict adherence to the principles of radiation safety, the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License and all California State and Federal regulatory requirements. Assist staff with providing care to patients who have been administered radiopharmaceuticals and the safe and appropriate disposal of radioactive waste.
Required QualificationsSatisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine technology that meets the requirements for the State of California and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIREDAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDCertified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIREDNMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIREDCertified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIREDCertified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications2 Years Experience in radiology.
Other Qualification RequirementsCertified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) or Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) is required within 90 days of hire date.
Essential FunctionsCustomer ServiceProvide patients, families and colleagues with excellent customer service skills.DocumentationAccurately and timely completes required documentation in the RIS (Radiology Information System).Patient EducationProvides information and education of the procedure to the patient and family.Quality of CareDemonstrates commitment to providing safe, efficient quality care.Quality of ExamsPerform high quality NM and Dual Mode SPECT and PET procedures and patient care in compliance with department policies, procedures and guidelines.Radiation SafetyFollow all radiation safety, State and Federal regulatory requirements and conditions of the Radioactive Material License (RAML).Staff Training and Professional DevelopmentAssists in the training and orientation of new employees, cross training of existing employees and student technologists.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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