Description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is recruiting for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radionuclides. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calculates the strength of radioactive materials; measures and dilutes precise quantities of radioactive materials; administers appropriate radioactive materials for isotope procedures prescribed by a physician.
• Operates radiation analyzers, scanners, scalers, recorders, and other instruments used to measure and count radiation; monitors and controls the storage and security of radioactive isotopes; and compares the relative degrees of radiation and the necessary proportions in the preparation of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains the working area in an efficient and safe manner to reduce the possibility of excessive radiation.
• Assists the Radiologists in special procedures and in the preparation of special radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares and maintains logs, records, and reports on tests and procedures conducted and radioactive pharmaceuticals stored and used.
• Performs all tests and documentation for quality control standards set by the department and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
 

Candidates must meet both of the following:

CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the State of California Department of Health Services.

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REGISTRATION: Must possess and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.