Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Full Time Regular | Dayshift | Nuclear Medicine

About the role

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Captures 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.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
• State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of radioisotope equipment and procedures.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and other diagnostic procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

The estimated base pay for this position is $55.83 to $76.57. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $55.83 to $76.57.

Schedule

Full time

Locations

St. Helena, CA, United States

Assignment Category

Full-time regular