Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the areas largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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The Incumbent performs in-vivo studies therapeutic & diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices and the SNM Scope of Practice. The Incumbent works under the direction of the Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Nuclear Medicine Physicians. Required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights weekends and holidays. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

Requirements:

• JCRNMT certified program
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• One to three years preferred
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN)
• BLS from AHA
• Knowledge of: Anatomy and physiology including cross sectional relationships
• Medical terminology relating to nuclear medicine.
• Principles of operation and care of nuclear medicine equipment.
• Perform currently accepted diagnostic therapeutic and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures.
• Radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public.
• Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment.
• Basic and advanced computer applications utilized in the healthcare environment.
• Local State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to: Prepare and use radiopharmaceuticals.
• Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions.
• Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated ill and distressed patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Coordinate several assignments and establish work priorities.
• Accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department.
• Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions.
• Competency in Nuclear Medicine and Venipuncture two (2) years preferred.