Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Specialist performs invivo studies and therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Services Supervisor, manager, and Radiology Medical Director. Demonstrates competency for neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, and late adulthood patients. Primary responsibility resides in the daily and comprehensive operations of a single-technologist department. Administrative tasks assigned this position include, but are not limited to, participation in CQI activities, Radiation Safety Committee, limited staff evaluation process, policy and procedure updates, various report development. Other duties assigned/approved by the Imaging Supervisor, Manager, and Medical Director.

Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience:

Preferred/Desired

Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.

Licensure

Minimum Required

Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).

Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS)

Ability to:

Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and others

Perform general and specialized nuclear medicine procedures which meet the department's standard of quality

Utilize Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control

Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process

Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public

Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information

Coordinate the department quality control program

Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel

Work effectively to adjust priorities as circumstances require with frequent interruptions

Organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records

Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records

Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions

Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill, and distressed patients

Serve as a technical resource and coordinator for equipment service and maintenance

Oversee additional staff and effectively deal with operational contingencies

Use procedural and operating supply sources to maintain adequate supplies within budget expectations

Assist supervisor in department budget preparation

Objectively analyze the work of others as well as budget/productivity reports

Knowledge of:

Anatomy and physiology for medical imaging including cross-sectional relationships

Medical terminology as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine

Infection control guidelines

Principles of operation and care for nuclear medicine equipment

Currently accepted diagnostic, therapeutic, and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures

Radiation safety requirements for operator, patients and visitors, and staff

Film processing systems

Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient care environment

Preparation, use, and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website here at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

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.