Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Akumin
- Merced, California, United States
- Merced, California, United States
À propos
**Relocation Assistance Offered**
**Full-Time Benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time Off, 401k, Team Member Perks, Misc. Insurances, Discounts, etc.)**
Our **Nuclear Medicine PET-CT** **Technologists** use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible-enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. And, because our techs work in a variety of environments-a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility-their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point.
**Specific duties include, but are not limited to:**
+ Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.
+ Produces high quality diagnostic images.
+ Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
+ Trains new technologists and/or PC's.
+ Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).
**Position Requirements:**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
+ Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
+ State license, as required.
+ CPR certification required.
+ As applicable, valid state driver's license.
+ 1-2 years' experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies preferred.
+ Ability to work at several locations
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
+ Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
+ Local travel may be required.
+ The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
+ All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
**Physical Requirements:**
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to radioactive isotopes and ionizing radiation. May be exposed to radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time:
+ Sit, stand, walk.
+ Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
+ See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
+ Stoop, kneel or crawl.
+ Climb and balance.
+ Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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