Nuclear Medicine Technician I

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Utilizing efficient and safe processes, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care.

Essential Functions:

• As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
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    Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.
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      Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.
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        Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
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          Calibrates equipment.
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            Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
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              Performs other related duties as necessary.
              
              • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
                Grade: 865
                Basic Qualifications:
                
                
                • High School Diploma/GED
                  
                  • Must be certified by the State of California.
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                      May be registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
                      
                      • BLS certification required.
                        
                        • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
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                            Ability to write simple correspondence.
                            
                            • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
                              
                              • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
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                                  Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
                                  PrimaryLocation : California,San Rafael,San Rafael Hospital
                                  HoursPerWeek : 16
                                  Shift : Day
                                  Workdays : Mon, Fri This position will work at all Marin/Sonoma service area locations
                                  WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
                                  WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
                                  Job Schedule : Short Hour
                                  Job Type : Standard
                                  Employee Status : Regular
                                  Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01-SEIU-United Healthworkers
                                  Job Level : Individual Contributor
                                  Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
                                  Department : San Rafael Hospital - Nuclear Medicine-General - 0206
                                  Travel : No
                                  Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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