Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.
PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES WITH THE SPECT CAMERA.ACQUIRES AND PROCESSES COMPUTER DATA.RESPONSIBLE TO ASSESS IMAGE QUALITY AND COMPUTER DATA FOR DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY.OBSERVE AND MAINTAINS SAFETY MEASURES.ENSURES PATIENTS AND PERSONNEL ARE MONITORED ACCORDING TO THE NRC AND TITLE 17.RESPONSIBLE TO POST AND MAINTAIN RADIATION SAFETY BADGE REPORTS.
Job Requirements
Required1+ YEARS ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire andExpanded IV Therapy Course, upon hire and
PreferredRegistered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire orCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, upon hire Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.