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Lead Nuclear Med/PET Tech, Full Time, Days

PIH Health
Downey, California, US
Full-time

Nuclear Medicine / PET Technologist, Lead is responsible for daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine imaging modality with general oversight from Radiology Advanced Imaging Manager.

This position is responsible for coordinating patient exams and staffing assignments, and serves as a resource for Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

This position leads Quality Assurance tasks and initiatives within the modality to ensure regulatory and hospital requirements are met, including continuous evaluation of departmental processes and exam protocols.

This position demonstrates mastery of all hospital and clinical level imaging competencies. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.

The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Required Skills Strong technical skills in nuclear medicine technology Strong technical skills in computed tomography Advanced knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems Advanced knowledge of all radiopharmaceuticals Skilled in the use of radioisotopes Strong patient care and assessment techniques Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.

High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques Required Experience State of California DHS License (N) (R) ARRT certification (N) and / or NMTCB certification Two (2) years training in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine Technology CPR / BLS : American Heart Association Four (4) years’ experience in a hospital setting performing nuclear medicine technology with fusion imaging.

Preferred : ARRT certification (CT) Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M / F / D / V Address 11500 Brookshire Ave.

Salary 49.30-81.30 Shift Days FLSA Status Non-Exempt Zip Code 90421

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