Nuclear Med Tech

Overview

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Nuclear Medicine

To perform all aspects of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures, utilizing good radiation safety
techniques. On-call required.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Performs nuclear medicine procedures as per department protocols including operation of equipment for PLANAR and SPECT studies and includes operation of computer for processing image data and photographing images for interpretation by the radiologist with minimal supervision.
3. Performs the handling preparation, administration, storage, and disposal of radio pharmaceuticals accurately using acceptable radiation safety practices.
4. Injects radio pharmaceuticals intravenously using aseptic techniques with no extravagation or contamination of radio pharmaceutical.
5. Utilizes correct patient positioning and imaging parameters for the study performed.
6. Provides appropriate patient care during the performance of studies, i.e. IV’s, O2, etc.
7. Maintains department records accurately and fully.
8. Maintains patient records and documentation accurately and fully.
9. Assess the quality of images and repeats images as necessary with minimal supervision.
10. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly quality control on equipment with complete and accurate documentation.
11. Reports equipment malfunction to supervisor and/or service personnel immediately.
12. Performs and/or participates in the Imaging services Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and MQSA activities as may be required.
13. Conforms, performs and/or participates in all mandated and/or voluntary programs of the Imaging services to comply with the provisions of JCAHO, DHS, and any regulatory agency requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Education: 

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• One (1) year recent Nuclear Medicine Tech experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: 
• Current State of California license in Nuclear Medicine;
• Current certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (N);
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association;
• DOT certification required within 30 days of hire/transfer

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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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