Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Overview:
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers.Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.
Responsibilities:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) 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 NMT 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.
The NMT shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Program accredited by The Joint Commission
- Must be a current Board Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT)
- Must have a current license in California as a California Licensed Technician, Nuclear Medicine (NMTL-CA)
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred:
- 2 years experience with Nuclear Medicine and Venipuncture
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification in Nuclear Medicine (NMTCB-NCT)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Nuclear Technology (ARRT-N)
*This position is represented by SEIU-UHW*