Technician-Nuclear Med-Per Diem Weekends-Temecula Valley Hospital

Job Description

Responsibilities

Nuclear Med Technician

The Nuclear Med Technician performs all nuclear medicine scans ordered by a physician that the camera is capable of imaging as well as orders all isotopes as needed for the next day/same day/etc., and maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment for the scanning room and hot lab according to Federal and State regulations. The Tech will also be responsible for maintaining radiation safety logs and badges for the Imaging Department and setting up radiation safety meetings according to State and Federal regulations.

Essential Job Duties :

The Tech will support Radiation Safety Officer (R.S.O.) in Radioactive Materials License (RML), to include hospital staff training in radiation safety as well as assists R.S.O. in duties related to the radiation safety program ass assigned. The Nuclear Med Technician performs all appropriate procedures in the computer as needed (i.e. ordering exams, completing exams by terminal billing supplies, etc.). They will also report immediately to the Imaging Lead/Supervisor/Director or designee any equipment problems such as: x-ray, processors, computer, etc. In addition, the candidate will perform other related duties as requested by the Imaging Lead/Supervisor/Director including, but not limited to: stocking rooms, maintaining clean work area, transporting patients, training new employees, etc.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Current CPR certification Required
• ARRT or NMTCB Certification Required
• Certification with CNMT (State license) Required

Preferred:

• Minimum two (2) years/ experience as a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist with multi-modality capability in an acute care facility.
• Diploma from an accredited program of nuclear medicine.

This opportunity offers the

following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.