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Nuclear Medicine Tech, Per Diem, Evenings/Nights

Marin Health
San Francisco, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds : the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco / Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company :

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range : 74.05 - $94.12

Work Shift :

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Job Description Summary :

Performs the full spectrum of nuclear medicine procedures following hospital policies and protocol ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Provide quality patient care ensuring service excellence as evidenced by patient satisfaction scores and testimonials. Ensures protection of patient privacy rights under HIPAA and other applicable policies and / or regulations

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions :

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nuclear medicine technology

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year's experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Must be able to perform all diagnostic studies and procedures performed in the Nuclear Medicine departments of MarinHealth

PREREQUISITE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to perform all studies and procedures provided in the Nuclear Medicine Department according to applicable standards and protocol, ensuring patient safety
  • Demonstrated knowledge in all protocols for the handling and disposal of radioactive materials
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in hospital and / or departmental policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills essential to ensure service excellence in patient care and intra- and interdepartmental relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to document clearly and correctly to ensure accurate patient records and other required documentation of work performed
  • Demonstrated knowledge of decontamination procedures to the extent that incumbent can responded appropriately and effectively in the event of a radiation accident
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing and following radiation safety procedures

LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :

  • Current licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in California (CNMT)
  • Current Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS)
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Assures delivery of safe, high quality Nuclear Medicine services by :

  • Assessing patient status and identifying patient care requirements relative to the patient's age-specific needs and then providing the care needed
  • Performing all nuclear medicine procedures within established procedures and protocols, and with a demonstrated high level of technical expertise
  • Resolving equipment, supply and patient relations' problems to ensure clinically sound treatment and patient satisfaction
  • Participating in staff, departmental, safety, infection and haz-mat control in-services and meetings
  • Documenting all diagnostic studies or other patient procedures and other relevant information per department and hospital policy / procedure and professionally established protocols
  • Maintaining required patient records, reports, statistics, files and documents required for effective operation
  • Performing all nuclear medicine procedures according to hospital policy, procedures and established protocol with a consistently high level of technical expertise
  • Preparing and administering radioisotope doses according to hospital policies, procedures and generally accepted protocols
  • Operating all nuclear medicine equipment according to established procedures
  • Separating isotopes for decay prior to disposal
  • Monitoring spent isotopes for decay prior to disposal
  • Drawing blood samples as ordered
  • Preparing and labeling images for diagnostic interpretation
  • Maintaining radiopharmaceutical supplies
  • Maintaining requests for radiopharmaceutical formulations
  • Maintaining knowledge of new and emerging nuclear medicine methodologies and applying them appropriately
  • Calibrating equipment, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician
  • Performing physician requested diagnostic studies using the scintillation camera to produce images of organ on photographic film / digital file per hospital procedures and protocol
  • Assures compliance with regulatory and safety standards by :

  • Ensuring compliance with DHS, The Joint Commission, licensing, and other applicable standards
  • Implementing new requirements / regulations (federal, state, local) pertaining to nuclear medicine services
  • Performing required surveys and quality control of areas and equipment per federal, state and local regulations
  • Participating in Radiation Safety Committee meetings
  • Implementing and maintaining radiation safety procedures and following Radioactive Hazard Protocol
  • Following safety procedures, operating equipment and performing job related duties in a safe manner with a focus on accident prevention
  • Following accepted guidelines for receiving, storing and disposing of radioactive waste
  • Completing prescribed decontamination procedures and area monitoring when a radiation accident occurs
  • Informing the Manager of Imaging Services of any questionable equipment malfunction so that appropriate repairs can be scheduled
  • Taking all appropriate measures to comply with HIPAA and other patient confidentiality / privacy requirements
  • Assures continuous quality improvement and service excellence by :

  • Participating in the development of quality control and improvement programs
  • Following established quality control and improvement programs
  • Submitting quality review and control reports and analysis within prescribed timeframes
  • Demonstrating commitment to total quality management through knowledge of its precepts, workplace applications, and continuous organizational improvement
  • Engaging in regular assessment of quality and making quality improvement recommendations
  • Assures smooth intra- and interdepartmental operations by :

  • Performing all technical tasks in a courteous and respectful manner toward patients, co-workers, other hospital staff, and members of the community who utilize our services and facilities
  • Identifying and engaging in conduct that contributes to and supports team effectiveness
  • Performing all tasks in a manner consistent with the hospital's vision of technical competence, accurate care and service excellence
  • Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.

    MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.

    At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.

    The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal / market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

    Salary : $74 - $94

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