Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Switch4 LLC
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
About the Job
Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Job-Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications:
• Coursework/Training: Completion of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program.
• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire. Or
• National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology upon hire.
• California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 2 years of experience in ambulatory or acute cardiac setting.
Skills and Certifications:
• CA certified nuclear medicine technologist license
• BLS certification.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by the radiologist using scanners or scintillation cameras in anatomic and physiologic studies to produce images on photographic film.
• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, dose calibrators, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
• By utilizing proper venipuncture skills or by oral dosage, administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceutical under direction of the radiologist. Assists in administration of therapeutic doses by the radiologist or oncologist.
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Possess ability to provide for professional patient care. Able to illicit patient cooperation and understanding with respect to a given procedure.
• Performs quality control procedures on a daily basis.
• Responsible for basic equipment maintained.
• Provides organized record keeping system to ensure proper documentation of radiopharmaceutical use. Responsible for storage of Q.C. documentation, patient logs, and isotope records in Nuclear Medicine.
• Restocks supplies and assesses inventory.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems.
• Keep licensure current, and responsible for storage of records, and patient logs.
• Uses computer system to gather diagnostic information and images and to process data evaluating body systems.
• Accurately places orders for radiopharmaceuticals from designated radiopharmacies.
• Fields questions from interested parties regarding nuclear medicine and application of radioisotopes.
• Reviews and summarizes monthly delivery receipts of radioisotopes and other stocks and prepares reports for Accounting.
• Prepares billing for procedures and materials used.
• Works with Oncology Research department for new studies.
• Knowledge of proper use of safety needles and devices, "sharps” container and contaminated materials.
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Job-Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications:
• Coursework/Training: Completion of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program.
• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire. Or
• National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology upon hire.
• California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 2 years of experience in ambulatory or acute cardiac setting.
Skills and Certifications:
• CA certified nuclear medicine technologist license
• BLS certification.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by the radiologist using scanners or scintillation cameras in anatomic and physiologic studies to produce images on photographic film.
• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, dose calibrators, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
• By utilizing proper venipuncture skills or by oral dosage, administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceutical under direction of the radiologist. Assists in administration of therapeutic doses by the radiologist or oncologist.
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Possess ability to provide for professional patient care. Able to illicit patient cooperation and understanding with respect to a given procedure.
• Performs quality control procedures on a daily basis.
• Responsible for basic equipment maintained.
• Provides organized record keeping system to ensure proper documentation of radiopharmaceutical use. Responsible for storage of Q.C. documentation, patient logs, and isotope records in Nuclear Medicine.
• Restocks supplies and assesses inventory.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems.
• Keep licensure current, and responsible for storage of records, and patient logs.
• Uses computer system to gather diagnostic information and images and to process data evaluating body systems.
• Accurately places orders for radiopharmaceuticals from designated radiopharmacies.
• Fields questions from interested parties regarding nuclear medicine and application of radioisotopes.
• Reviews and summarizes monthly delivery receipts of radioisotopes and other stocks and prepares reports for Accounting.
• Prepares billing for procedures and materials used.
• Works with Oncology Research department for new studies.
• Knowledge of proper use of safety needles and devices, "sharps” container and contaminated materials.
Source : Switch4 LLC