Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Utilizing efficient and safe processes. Performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care. May direct and check the work of other Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

Essential Responsibilities:

• As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
  • Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.
    • Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.
      • Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
        • May direct and check the work of other Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
          • Performs other related duties as necessary.

Grade: 890

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of three years continuous recent experience in nuclear medicine.

• Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

• Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)

• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:


Primary Location: California,Modesto,Modesto Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM
Working Hours End: 02:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Modesto Hospital - Nuclear Medicine-General - 0206
Pay Range: $86.54 - $93.86 / hour Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1401865

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