Level I - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
0x8 hrs, Days
$74-80/hourOverview
- Shift Breakdown0x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
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.
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. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
Grade 865
Basic Qualifications: ExperienceAbility 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 Must be certified by the State of California and may be registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). BLS.
- Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)
- Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications:
Employer
Kaiser Permanente
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