Nuclear Med Tech

Desert Regional Medical Center

Palm Springs, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$70 Per Hour
LOCATION
Palm Springs, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary

GENERAL DUTIES:

Under the supervision of a Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist shall provide nuclear imaging services to the patient. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist shall administer Radiopharmaceuticals to the patient, operate imaging equipment and develop film/images while participating in quality control procedures and maintaining equipment and supplies. Maintains all records required for patient documentation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and state agencies. These records include receipt, disposal of, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radioactive survey results, radioactive source inventory and quality control logs. The nuclear medicine technologist's performance and behavior shall be both reflective and supportive of the Mission Statement and Core Values of the hospital. Demographic information limited Patient Health Information as related to job function.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintains all records for review by state and NRC.
Must be able to communicate with physicians to implant and modify new and existing protocols.
Monitor Technologists and be able to help maintain and efficient work environment on a daily basis.
Help maintain department budget goals
Maintain radiation safety at all times.

 

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
•    Graduate of an AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology with national certification in                           Nuclear Medicine Technology by one of the following organizations: American Registry of Radiological                     Technologists (Nuclear Medicine Division) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. 
•     Must also possess current Certification with the State of California (CRT). 
•     Completion of at least two years of college level academic credits with focus in the physical sciences or other         comparable education such as Medical Technologist, Registered Nurse or Registered Radiological                         Technologist.
•     Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required (maintain current at all times).
•     Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively assess and interact with the neonate to       the geriatric patient, physicians, visitors, other staff members and outside agencies.

Preferred:

B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
 

Fulltime Days 

Shift:  5:30 am - 2 PM and  7am to 3:30 PM (Rotating).  Rotating days to include weekend and  On call shifts 

 

Pay Range:  $40.00-$70.00 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

*******Up to 20k Sign On Bonus Available****** based on experience 

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About the Company

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Desert Regional Medical Center

Founded in 1948, Desert Regional Medical Center is a 387-bed tertiary acute care hospital located in Palm Springs. The emergency department is the Coachella Valley's only designated trauma center, serving more than 8,000 square miles of Southeastern California.

Desert Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services that includes: Emergency/Trauma Services, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, Bariatric Specialists, Joslin Diabetes Center, El Mirador Imaging Center and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. In addition, Desert Regional has expanded three of its clinics to the La Quinta Medical Center at 47647 Caleo Bay: Comprehensive Cancer Center, Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and La Quinta Imaging.

Desert Regional Medical Center has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, its highest level of certification, for their Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Congestive Heart Failure program.
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1948
WEBSITE
http://www.desertregional.com