Job Description: Adventist Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Lodi, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care, and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards, and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.
Job Summary:
Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] and applicable State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (RTT): Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
- Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
- ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
- State Radiologic Tech (RT): Required
- Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
- Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
- Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
- Observes patients for unusual reactions and signs of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
- Maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment; reviews patient charts to ensure accuracy.
- Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
- 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine, typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI, and OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health Job ID #27852.
About Adventist Health:
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual, and social healing to support community well-being.
Benefits:
- Continuing Education
- Bereavement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Health savings account