Nuclear Medicine Technician Jobs in California

Job Title: TECH - NUCLEAR MED II -PER DIEM #6656 Company: San Ramon Regional Medical Center (A Tenet Healthcare Facility) Location: San Ramon, CA Description: DescriptionTo perform all aspects of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures, utilizing good radiation safety techniques. Verbalizes and/or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Injects radio pharmaceuticals intravenously using aseptic techniques with no extravagation or contamination of radio pharmaceutical. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly quality control on equipment with complete and acurate documentation. QualificationsMinimum Education: Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program Minimum Experience/Skills: One year Nuclear Medicine Tech experience is highly desirable License/Certificates/Credentials: State of California certification: CNMT in Nuclear Medicine; BCLS.

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Imaging Svcs. Company: Sutter Health Location: Oakland, CA Description:   .ugDivBody_hj .ugFrame_hj .ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugLeftHead_hj .ugLeftText_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugTitle_hj .ugText_hj .ugApply_hj .ugFooterCol_hj .ugFooter_hj .ugFootlink_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugHeader_hj Company: Sutter Health Location: Oakland, CA Status: Not Available Category: Healthcare Position Type: Part-Time, Contract Company: Sutter Health Reference Code: ABSMC-0801427 Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Imaging Svcs. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is a multi-campus regional acute care medical center with over 1,000 beds, 5,000 employees, and over 1,000 active physicians. Alta Bates Summit is recipient of a HealthGrades ® 2007 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, and ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation. Nationally recognized services include: Regional Stroke Center, Regional Rehabilitation Center, and Chemical Dependency, with Centers of Excellence in Women and Infants (including a Level III Newborn ICU), Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Behavioral Health. Other services include a bone marrow transplant program, minimally invasive surgery, imaging, and emergency services Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was formed in 1999 merging 100 years of caring in the communities of the Greater East Bay. Over a century of commitment brings together the rich heritages of these Berkeley and Oakland hospitals: Alta Bates, Herrick, Merritt, Providence and Peralta. The medical center supports many community outreach programs including the East Bay AIDS Center, Cancer Centers, Breast Health Center, Ethnic Health Institute, Youth Bridge Mentoring Program for Teens, Primary Care Access Clinic, Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities, Health Ministries, and extensive health education classes. Located in the heart of the San Francisco East Bay Area, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is part of Sutter Health, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit networks of community health services. For more information about Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, visit their website at www.altabatessummit.org. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is San Francisco East Bay's largest private, not-for-profit medical center with a total of 1,082 licensed beds. Each of our campuses has 24-hour emergency, obstetric and medical/surgical services in both Oakland and Berkeley. At alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you'll find an environment that reflects the values and mission to support healthy living. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine producedures as authorized by the Director of Nuclear Medicine. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and general public. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situaitons. Associate's degree (A.A.) in Nuclear medicine Technology or equivalent. Valid California Nuclear Medicine certification. Valid CPR certification. Prior Nuclear medicine Technologist experience preferred. Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures, equipment and computers. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY Not Available

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Tech Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Riverside, CA Description: Preferred Qualifications: RT (RN), CNMT, AART and/or ASCP license. Three (3) to five (5) years in an acute hospital setting. Knowledge of Radiation Safety CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Title 17. Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success.  We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members. Preferred Qualifications: ASCP license. Three (3) to five (5) years in an acute hospital setting. Knowledge of Radiation Safety CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Title 17. Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success.  We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members. Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. ·Customer Service: Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the department, as demonstrated by: oWillingness to take the initiative to resolve member issues. oHandling a high number of member contacts. oDealing with customer complaints in a positive way. oProviding compassionate service. oTreating coworkers with respect and appreciation. oFostering teamwork and thinking positively. ·Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences. ·Demonstrates competence in the operation of complex Nuclear Medicine equipment, both mobile and stationary in various patient care settings. oConsistently selects correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study. oConsistently selects other equipment settings/parameters appropriately. oConsistently processes electronic images properly, utilizing automated equipment. oConsistently selects, prepares and assays the correct radiopharmaceutical for the required exam. oRoutinely selects and operates quality control monitoring equipment appropriately to produce accurate results. ·Administers radiopharmaceuticals safely and properly. oAlways administers the correct isotope. oAlways measures and administers the correct dose. oAlways verifies the identity of the patient before administration. oRoutinely adheres to infection control techniques relative to radiopharmaceutical administration. oRoutinely performs venipuncture in accordance with established department procedure. ·Age Specific Criteria: Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed in accordance with department policy. oNeonatal. oPediatric. oAdolescent. oAdult. oGeriatric. oAdjusts dosage and technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the physical maturation of the patient. oModifies patient positioning techniques relative to the patient's physical and cognitive abilities. oAlways takes special care in handling, positioning and/or restraining infants and geriatric patients to avoid injury or excessive radiation exposure. oNever leaves infant, pediatric or disoriented geriatric patient unattended. ·Exercises Good Clinical Judgment. oConsults with the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician for purposes of clarifying orders. oSelects alternate or additional view appropriately relative to the patient's condition. oDoes not attempt to perform an exam in any case in which it cannot be performed safely and/or properly. ·Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner. oCompletes and initials the standard consultation form and the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately following each procedure. oConsistently documents required statistics relative to the use of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. dosage, dose administered, disposal records, etc.) Additional Performance Standards for Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist. ·Provides effective, functional direction to assigned staff. oConsistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that exams are performed in a timely manner. oRoutinely provides timely feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel issues. oCommunicates effectively with other departments to promote positive interdepartmental relationships. oDemonstrates organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of operational problems within the department. Organizational Rules, Policies and Procedures. ·Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures. oIs compliant with organizational, regional and medical service area policies and procedures. oObserves Regional Radiation Safety Standards and Department Safety Policies. Quality of Service. ·Maintains standards or professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. oGreets members promptly and courteously with eye contact and a pleasant expression and tone of voice. oInforms members of reason for any delays or anticipated delays in their care. oTreats patients in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights. oConducts only work related conversations when members are waiting for service. Communication. ·Demonstrates good communication skills. oCommunicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. Communicates verbal instruction to member in a manner that is conducive to understanding and compliance. oDemonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. oSpeaks English in the presence of patients except as required to interpret for non English speaking patients. oCommunicates in writing accurately, completely and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner. Professional Maturity. ·Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patients and staff. oStrives to maintain good working relationships and rapport with patients, other members of the department and the health care team. oIs flexible and cooperative about schedule changes made to maximize productivity and efficiency. oResponds appropriately to constructive criticism from supervisors and peers. oFunctions independently within the defined scope of position. Productivity. ·Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department or the Region. Equipment, Supplies, and Work Area. ·Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines. oKeeps equipment and work area clean at all times. oRoutinely handles equipment with care to avoid damage. oReports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff promptly. oOrders, receives, handles, and stores radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and in accordance with Regional Radiation Safety policies. Reports to Assistant Director, Diagnostic Imaging. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. EEO: Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employee. Notes: This is a Part-time, temporary position for approximately 3-6 months. Schedule varies and may include stand-by. Alternate work schedule applies. Alternate weekends may apply. This is a Repost of RI.1000037.

Job Title: SUPERVISING NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Schedules, assigns and rotates technologists to the various work procedures and posts to obtain maximum staff flexibility and to assure operational continuity of service. Evaluates work performance, interviews for hire, recommends first level resolution of employee relation's problems, counsels employees and prepares performance evaluations. Performs quality control of imagery by referring to physicians orders for prescribed procedures, checking computer program selection, patient handling techniques, machine settings, calculations and documentation of test results, and provides corrective feedback to technicians. Trains nuclear medicine technology students in the classroom and clinically in nuclear medicine technology and communicable disease control techniques; grades performance and documents evidence of completion of training. Conveys information to nursing personnel of other departments and hospitals regarding scheduling patients for nuclear medicine procedure, preparation of patients, and post test patient care in accordance with established protocol. Checks operation of scanning equipment by elimination procedure to determine need for vendor service or other less expensive maintenance, and directs the ordering and storage of supplies to ensure operational continuity of the nuclear medicine section. Orients resident physicians and visiting professional and technical personnel from other hospitals in nuclear medicine procedures and the use of computer linked radiation detectors, gamma radiation counters, cameras, and videotapes. Posts revisions of radionuclide tests authorized by a physician, implements changes in operations and maintains a current procedure manual. Prepares statistical reports of test completions and reports of operational status of equipment to substantiate budgetary requests for equipment and personnel. Attends seminars in the field of nuclear medicine technology to maintain knowledge of developments in equipment and procedures.

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time/Varied Company: Antelope Valley Hospital Location: Lancaster, CA Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time/VariedJob DescriptionJob Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time/VariedCompany Name: Antelope Valley Hospital Employment Type: Full TimeLocation: LANCASTER, CA, United StatesDepartment: Nuclear MedicineSalary: Highly CompetitiveShift/Hours: VariedHours/Pay Period: 80Degree Required: State LicenseJob ID: 10-01-07-6143Date Posted: Jan 12, 2010Years Experience: 0Job Category: Non-NursingNote: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job. Complete DescriptionUnder the direction of the Director of Radiology and Medical Director, the Radiation Safety Officer and Nuclear Medicine Section Chief (if applicable), the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative.REQUIREMENTS:* High School graduate or equivalent (GED)* Completion of AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program* Certified with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)* Current License issued by State of California, Department of Health Services Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine* Certified in all (5) scopes defined in Section 30533 plus venipuncture* Current - CPR certificationAdditional InformationWeekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.Rotating Shifts may be required.Antelope Valley Hospital, founded in 1955, is a 420-bed acute care facility. We are a not-for-profit, district owned hospital, and a vital part of the Antelope Valley. We are a place where people can find high quality healthcare in a friendly and supportive environment. As health care technology has advanced, and the community has grown, Antelope Valley Hospital has evolved into the premiere health care organization that sets the standard for quality care in northern Los Angeles County.The Antelope Valley, which has a growing population of over 400,000, is located approximately one hour north of Downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the few areas in Southern California where you'll find clean air, affordable housing, and a small town atmosphere, which is free of traffic congestion, full of sunny skies and beautiful mountain views. It's no wonder why we've become such an appealing community to call home.AVH offers an exciting growth oriented atmosphere, excellent benefits, numerous educational opportunities and competitive salaries. EOE

Job Title: NUCLEAR MED TECH NB (85428) Company: CHW-St. Mary's San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Description: NUCLEAR MED TECH NB (85428) FACILITY INFORMATION Candidate must possess State Licensure for California. National licensure such as ARRT and/or NMTCB preferred. Must also be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.1) Understands and follow the state regulations for a Nuclear Medicine Department. 2) Performs and evaluates quality control procedures for the department. 3) Follows guidelines for safe handling of radioactive materials. 4) Is technically competent in performing Nuclear Medicine Procedures, performs test correctly/accurately and in a timely manner. 5) Attends continuing education courses for nuclear medicine technology. 6) Is technically competent starting I.V. and giving I. V. injections. 7) Consistently has good patient relations, i.e. explains procedure, listens to patient's comments, assist patients as needed. 8) Is able to prioritize tasks appropriately. 9) Has good attendance and punctuality record, flexible to changes in the work schedule. 10) Competent with office tasks, i.e. scheduling, filing, typing reports, etc. 11) Body Mechanics: Is aware of and uses appropriate body mechanics for all work assignments. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Candidate must possess State Licensure for California. National licensure such as ARRT and/or NMTCB preferred. Must also be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.1) Understands and follow the state regulations for a Nuclear Medicine Department. 2) Performs and evaluates quality control procedures for the department. 3) Follows guidelines for safe handling of radioactive materials. 4) Is technically competent in performing Nuclear Medicine Procedures, performs test correctly/accurately and in a timely manner. 5) Attends continuing education courses for nuclear medicine technology. 6) Is technically competent starting I.V. and giving I. V. injections. 7) Consistently has good patient relations, i.e. explains procedure, listens to patient's comments, assist patients as needed. 8) Is able to prioritize tasks appropriately. 9) Has good attendance and punctuality record, flexible to changes in the work schedule. 10) Competent with office tasks, i.e. scheduling, filing, typing reports, etc. 11) Body Mechanics: Is aware of and uses appropriate body mechanics for all work assignments.*HJ

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist I Company: Hoag Hospital Location: Newport Beach, CA Description: As a leader in diagnostic imaging, the Nuclear Medicine department at Hoag Memorial Hospital offers an exciting opportunity to develop a full range of skills in diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and research protocols. The technological staff in this area enjoy performing a full spectrum of services – from routine to innovative.Keywords: radiology, nuclear medicine, technologist, licensed, tech

Job Title: Nuclear Med Tech to $48/hr - Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Nuclear Medical Technician to -$48/hr- Antioch, CASpecific Requirements: - Per Diem up to $48/hr - 1 year of current experience Call Today: Register to View or Apply Online Now! For more information contact us at: Register to View AA/EOE/M/F/V

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Company: Sharp HealthCare Location: San Diego, CA Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologist ID# 34634 Entity  Sharp System Services - Float Department  Staffing Resource Network Category  Imaging/Radiology Type  Per Diem Shift  Varied Location Able to float to all Sharp HealthCare facilities. Hours Flexible work schedule. Qualifications California CNMT licensure required. Current CPR certification required. ARRT (N) preferred. Experience in Acute Care setting preferred. Strong customer service skills required. Summary Able to work independently in high volume settings and prioritize multiple tasks. Keywords: 34634 Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title: Nuclear Med Tech PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Riverside, CA Description: Under the direction of the Radiologists and Administrative Directorof Radiology, performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies andvariety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizingradionuclide materials