What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Saddleback Medical Center?
Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days (8hr)
Pay Range*: $56.00/hr - $81.00/hr
Bonus: $5,000 (Sign-On)
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values. The employee shall support Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to: Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and MemorialCare initiatives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
- Assists with clerical duties.
- Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all nuclear medicine exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
- Performs quality imaging appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
- Assures appropriate patient identification is performed and indication and history for exam is documented.
- Ensures patient and family education is accomplished as appropriate and according to department policies.
- Arrives at work on time and in assigned work station.
- Follows corporate, hospital, department, state and federal regulations, policies, procedures and directives
- Interacts in a positive and constructive manner with everyone
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year acute care hospital experience or equivalent.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
- Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
- Current NMTCB license preferred
- California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license (CNMT) required
- Current BCLS card required
Salary : $56 - $81
