Job Information
Dignity Health Nuclear Med Tech in Glendale, California
Overview
Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.
Responsibilities
Is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan TJC and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies. Through the use of accepted techniques and practices provides high quality Nuclear Medicine studies. Through safe operation and care of equipment ensures proper exposures of patients to radiation/radioactive radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic nuclear medicine exams. Ensures safety of patients by following established guidelines for IV and oral radiopharmaceuticals administration. Communicates effectively with ancillary areas and internal staff. Able to evaluate coordinate and execute responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self and involves supervisors as necessary. Provides professional and quality care to patients from neonates to geriatrics while following hospital policies procedures and standards. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the major functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications
One (1) year or more experience preferredas a technologist in a full service Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Department
Graduate of Nuclear Medicine program
Certification in Nuclear Medicine issued by State of California (CNMT), Certification in Nuclear Medicine/Radiological Technology issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT-NM) and/or certification by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Computer skills for operating within the RIS/HIS/PACS medical terminology and good communication skills
Ability to successfully complete job related communication and arithmetic calculations. Radiation Safety/Safety Program related courses.
Current CPR
Pay Range
$52.51 - $75.27 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
