Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Ft/Pt/Per Diem

Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Bakersfield, CA

About CBCC:Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC) believes in putting our patients first. Our team stays up to date on the latest and greatest in modern holistic care, ensuring our treatment strategies are optimized for peak mental and physical wellness.Our objective at CBCC is to facilitate high-quality patient care through our mission statement;"CHANGING LIVES WITH HOPE AND INNOVATION" and 5 Pillars of Excellence: Quality, Services, People, Community, and Innovation.CBCC is a privately owned center that is conveniently located approximately 2 hours north of Los Angeles, 4.5 hours from Las Vegas, and about a 2-hour drive to the amazing California coastline and beautiful beaches. Our location in Bakersfield provides the convenience of experiencing California living without the high cost of living.We care for our employees and believe work-life balance is a must.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that are required by Federal, State, and local guidelines. The minimum requirements for experience and education are:

• Current ARRT & Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB
• Current California Nuclear Medicine license
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Preferred)
• Current First Aid & BLS certification
• Ability to provide two current acceptable and verifiable professional references

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explain test procedures to patients.
• Prepare a dosage of the radiopharmaceutical and administer it by mouth, injection, or other means.
• Provide high quality images/records on a computer screen 
• Keep patient records and record the amount and type of radionuclides received, used, and disposed of.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment
• Follow regulations regarding handling and recording.
• Administer radionuclide doses, perform phlebotomies, and start IVs or heparin locks as needed.
• Perform or obtain appropriate patient care for scans.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and continuing education as needed
• Stay knowledgeable about emerging technology
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and assists in the care of patients assigned.
• Assures necessary equipment and supplies are ordered, replaced and available.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to the patient and the organization
• Maintains personal composure and integrity under stressful conditions
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Birthday, and Holiday Pay
• Complimentary lunch for employees M-F
• Onsite Fitness Center