Nuc Med & PET CT Technologist

About the role

Competently performs routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures including performing duties in a minimum of one specialty area to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.

Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures in a minimum of one specialty area.
• Produces quality images for physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
• Executes safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
• Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
• Ensures the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Builds collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist OR ARRT (NM) - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists OR CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist if required at the affiliate.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.

Skills and Knowledge

• General knowledge of diagnostic nuclear medicine principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
• Capable of performing routine nuclear medicine examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

Job Shift

• Day/Evening Schedule.
• Part Time Shift Hours: 10 Days Of The Week.
• Friday, Monday Weekend.

Schedule

• 20 Weekly Hours.

Benefits

• Yes.

Union

• No.

Status

• Non-Exempt.

Employee Status

• Regular.

Pay Range

• $79.33 to $111.06 / hour.

Total Compensation

• The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
• Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.
• Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement

• EEO/M/F/Disability/Veterans.