Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine required.
Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent preferred.
State Nuclear Medicine License required in CA and HI.
Registered by ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or certified by NMTCB as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required in CA and OR.
Venipuncture certification required in CA and HI.
Responsibilities
Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Documents information regarding radioactive materials and surveys per departmental procedures.
Obtains patient information and provides preparation instructions to care areas.
Elevates questions and challenges to senior staff for guidance.
Executes blood volume and red cell survival studies following standard techniques.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on safety and wellbeing.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
Job Requirements:
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 Radiological Technologist (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
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
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.
Organizational Requirements:
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.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
