NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHOLOGIST, Per Diem

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Opportunity

Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. This Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. Under the supervision of the diagnostic imaging services medical director and department director, the nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic studies per specific physician orders and department policies and procedures. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in CQI activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Corroborating patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering radioisotopes as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering ionizing radiation (x-ray in the performance of computed tomography and radioactive material) and radiofrequencies within a magnetic field (magnetic resonance) as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner

Benefits for full and part time employees include: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement/repayment program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications: Graduation from approved school of ARRTs with certification. Licensed in Diagnostic Radiology or Nuclear Medicine. Current BLS certification. Required to take call / standby in Nuclear Medicine and NNMC as needed.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.