Nuclear Med Tech II - $10,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Nuclear Med Technologist IIKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.$10,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation AssistanceQualificationsLicense /Certification Required:CA Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)Job ResponsibilitiesEssential:Prepares isotope kits, calculating doses and logging information according to policy and state regulations.Scans patient, using computer and/or camera according to physician's order.Injects patient with proper radiopharmaceutical agent according to physician's order, using sterile technique.Logs all necessary patient information according to policy.Receives, stores and disposes of radioactive isotopes according to policy and state regulations.Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator.Performs all quality control/quality assurance studies as necessary according to procedure, and as directed by the Radiology Operational Review Committee.Sets up machinery/equipment for changing collimation.Maintains records required by federal, state and The Joint Commission regulations.Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information prior to examinations.Prevents cross contamination, using appropriate means.Adjusts technical factors to accommodate the age, body habitus, disease process and condition of each patient.Additional:Keeps supervisor informed of daily operation, activities and performance of department.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.Performs other duties as assigned.Pay Range $61.12 -$91.68If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.