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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Dignity Health

Arroyo Grande, CAJob$66.88–78.69/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$66.88–78.69/hr
Location
Arroyo Grande, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA (NMTL:CA)Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Job overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform technical procedures using radionuclides and ultrasonography, demonstrate proficiency in image processing, quality control, PACS, and administer radiopharmaceuticals while teaching peers, conducting interventional procedures, assessing life‑threatening conditions, managing orders in the HIS system, and interviewing patients for history and consent.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Image ProcessingQuality ControlPACSRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationInterventional ProceduresThoracentesisParacentesisNeedle LocalizationBreast BiopsyCore BiopsyAspirationTherapy TreatmentsPatient InterviewingOrder Entry in HISAssessment of Life Threatening Conditions

Qualifications

Five Years Directly Related Clinical Experience in Nuclear Medicine and SonographyNuclear Medical Technologist: CA (NMTL:CA)Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)Associate of Arts

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will help perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides and Ultrasonography for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.

Every day you will Demonstrates proficiency and competence in all aspects of nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and other applicable modalities.

To be successful in this role, you must

  • Demonstrate competence in image and examination processing, quality control within the modality and PACS. Able to teach new technologists and peers.

  • Demonstrate appropriate administering and monitoring of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical material per guidelines.

  • Competently performsall interventional procedures such as; thoracentesis, paracentesis, needle localizations, breast biopsies, core biopsies, aspirations an therapy treatments.

  • Identify and initiate accurate assessment of life threatening conditions.

  • Place accurate orders in the HIS system, making all additions, corrections, and cancellations as necessary. Confirms accurate interfaces from HIS to PACS. Places and/or confirms accurate medical record.

  • Interview patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies, as required.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Minimum of Five years directly related clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine and Sonography

  • Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA (NMTL:CA) upon hire

  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) upon hire

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) within 30 days

Preferred

  • Associate Of Arts upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

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Pay Range

$66.88 - $78.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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