Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist - Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa - Variable Shift - Per Diem at Sharp Healthcare in San Diego, CA

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Hours : Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $60.830 - $78.490 - $87.910 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. What You Will Do The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Planar, SPECT and/or Dual Mode Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and Dual Mode Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction/supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. Assist physicians with performing and viewing of NM and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients for scanning, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine imaging equipment to include SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging equipment. Is responsible for using radiation safety practices and performing the required quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment. Procedures performed include preparation, administration, documentation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals with strict adherence to the principles of radiation safety, the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License and all California State and Federal regulatory requirements. Assist staff with providing care to patients who have been administered radiopharmaceuticals and the safe and appropriate disposal of radioactive waste. Required Qualifications Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine technology that meets the requirements for the State of California and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED Preferred Qualifications 2 Years experience in Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT. Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT -PREFERRED Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -PREFERRED Essential Functions Customer Service Provide patients, families and colleagues with excellent customer service skills. Practice the use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank patient) with each encounter with a patient. Provide service recovery in the event that the patient or family's expectations have not been met. Documentation, Tracking, and Billing Accurately and timely completes required documentation in the RIS (Radiology Information System). * Complete screening documents and scan documentation into RIS or PACS. * Document pregnancy status, radiation dose and other clinical indications as appropriate. * Document and bill for supplies and/or contrast as appropriate. * Enter correct billing codes and modifiers as appropriate. Demonstrate competency in utilization of computer applications including RIS, PACS, voice recognition, teleradiology, and their downtime procedures as necessary. Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and Workers' Compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate period. Patient Education Provides information and education of the procedure to the patient and family. Provide the pati