Technician Nuclear Medicine

• Overview Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Physician, prepares, calibrates, logs, and administers radioactive isotopes to patients undergoing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures.
• Operates Gamma Camera imaging equipment, computers, and other isotope sensitive equipment to obtain a visual representation or measurement or isotope concentrations in specific body areas/organs.
• This position requires providing care/service to a critically ill through rehabilitating pediatric through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
• It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
• The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

· Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. · Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. · Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions. Including, but not limited to: · Gamma Cameras · Isotopes calibrators · Well counter · Radiation survey meters · Nuclear computer system · Portable lead storage modules · EKG monitors · Coronary defibrillators · Patient safety measures. · Preparation of radioactive isotopes. · Administration of radioactive isotopes. · Monitoring, calibration, and wipe tests. · Spinal taps (Assist physician). · Radioactive iodine therapy (Assist physician).

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience High school graduate or equivalent. Associates degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Prior experience preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Certification or ARRT Certification Current BCLS-C Card Current CRT through CDPH Current Fluoroscopy Permit Current Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through CDPH