Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Overview

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Center:
Adventist Health Simi Valley;

Work Location:

In person

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine:
  Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent:
  Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• State Nuclear Medicine License:
  Required in CA and HI
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist:
  Required in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification:
  Required in CA and HI
• State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT):
  Required

Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

• ARRT or NMTCB:
  Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification:
  Required

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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• Adventist Health Employee Health Plan - Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• AH On Demand Virtual Care
• Active & Fit Direct
• Service Recognition Awards
• Perks at Work Employee Discount program
• Thriveworks - Emotional health & crisis support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid leave for holidays, vacation, sick, etc.
• Short-term disability/extended sick leave
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Work Location:

In person

Note:

This posting contains references to multiple related roles and postings that may appear on the site; the core role described is the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.