Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job DescriptionAdventist Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Hanford, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Nuclear Medicine TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: StaffLocated in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.\nJob Summary:\nAdministers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.\nJob Requirements:\n\nEducation and Work Experience:\n\nDiploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required\nBachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred\n \n\n\nLicenses/Certifications:\n\nState Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI\nRegistered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR\nVenipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI\n \n\n\nFacility Specific License/Certifications:\n\nAHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required\nAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required\nVenipuncture (IV) certification: Required\n \n\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nPrepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.\nPerforms screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.\nDocuments all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.\nObtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.\nElevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.\nPerforms other job-related duties as assigned.\n \n$10,000 Sign-On Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.\n\n\nOrganizational Requirements:\nAdventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.\n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.Adventist Health Job ID #62545. Posted job title: nuclear medicine technologist (full-time, day shift)About Adventist HealthAdventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.BenefitsContinuing EducationBereavementMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsHealth Care FSA403b retirement planEmployee assistance programsLife insuranceHoliday Pay401k retirement planSick payHealth savings account