Job detail

Nuclear Medicine Technician I - On Call

Kaiser Permanente

#Diagnostic Imaging #On Call #Nuclear Medicine #Equipment Calibration #Basic Life Support #ARRT #Radiation Safety #ASCP #Scanners

Quick overview

The technician prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director. This involves performing diagnostic studies using imaging equipment to create organ images and administering prescribed doses of materials.

Requirements summary

The basic requirement is a High School Diploma/GED and holding a Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate in California, along with Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must also possess the ability to comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and present information effectively in small groups.

high schoolprofessional certificateConfidentialityPatient CareEquipment CalibrationDiagnostic StudiesRadiopharmaceuticals AdministrationCorporate ComplianceDose CalculationScintillation Cameras OperationRadiation Safety TechniquesScanners OperationRadioactivity MeasurementGeiger Counters OperationScalers OperationScintillation Detectors OperationTherapeutic Doses Administration

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Utilizing efficient and safe processes, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials. Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Corporate
Compliance
Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Grade 865

Basic Qualifications

Experience N/A Education High School Diploma/GED License, Certification, Registration Nuclear Medical Technologist
Certificate (California)
Basic
Life
Support
Additional
Requirements: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

May be registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).