Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (Per Diem, Day Shift) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 $55.83
- $76.57 an hour
- Per diem Adventist Health 1,076 reviews $55.83
- $76.57 an hour
- Per diem Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910.
We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
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:
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS:
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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.
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