Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Seiu, Per Diem, Day Shift

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTempleton, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
A state Nuclear Medicine license is required.
Venipuncture certification is required.
Venipuncture (IV) certification is required.
Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable.
The associate must satisfy the employer's E-Verify and right-to-work requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists.
Subject patients to radiation.
Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Administer intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Document pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtain pertinent patient information and disseminate subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevate questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is preferred.

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

State Nuclear Medicine License: Required
Venipuncture certification: Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Preferred
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $59.19 to $88.71. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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