Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist - PRN
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What you'll do
- Operate all routine Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography equipment in a safe and proficient manner
- Abide by and enforce all JCAHO, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols and policies and perform these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
- Perform high quality radionuclide imaging and non-imaging studies under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine physician, including the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, the operation of instruments, the application of various imaging techniques and the positioning of patients to present the maximum amount of diagnostic information
- Handle multiple room assignments and all different types of exams on a daily basis
- Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department (i.e. clerical duties, inventory, stocking, light housekeeping duties, etc.)
- Participate in the training and orientation of other employees
- Cross train in additional modalities as required
What they're looking for
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT (N), OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
- Registered by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Nuclear Medicine
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
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About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
***Shift: This is a PRN role as needed dayshift during the week. 10 hour shifts: 6:00AM-4:30PM***
This individual must be able to operate all routine Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography equipment in a safe and proficient manner. They must abide by and enforce all JCAHO, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols and policies and perform these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values. This position requires initiative, the ability to make independent judgments and a positive attitude. The candidate must be able to, under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine physician, perform high quality radionuclide imaging and non-imaging studies, including the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, the operation of instruments, the application of various imaging techniques and the positioning of patients to present the maximum amount of diagnostic information. Must be able to handle multiple room assignments and all different types of exams on a daily basis. Must be able to communicate with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel. Will participate in performance improvement initiatives. Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department (i.e. clerical duties, inventory, stocking, light housekeeping duties, etc.). May participate in the training and orientation of other employees. Position may require cross training in additional modalities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent
Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school
Licensure: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT (N), OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Registered by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Nuclear Medicine
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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