Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time, Days (10HR)

About the role

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Want to do more than bone scans and stress tests?

At Stanford Health Care, our Nuclear Medicine team is doing work that most NM techs only read about: theragnostics, novel radiopharmaceuticals, and research that's shaping the future of molecular imaging. If you're looking for variety, challenge, and the chance to grow, this is the place.

Be Part of a Tight-Knit Team

• We're a team of 25 Nuclear Medicine technologists working across Stanford Hospital and multiple PET locations.
• We perform over 20,000 exams a year and support some of the most complex patients in the region.

What makes us different

• Theragnostics program - We don't just image disease, we treat it. Our team is actively involved in targeted radionuclide therapies, one of the fastest-growing areas in medicine.
• Research that matters - The novel tracers we work with today at Stanford become FDA-approved products that help patients everywhere. You're often the first to give patients something that becomes standard of care for all of nuclear medicine.
• Real variety - PET/CT oncology, cardiac imaging, neurology studies, SPECT, general NM, Theragnostics. You won't get bored.
• The latest technology - We are installing a first-in-US 128 cm FOV GE Omni 128. You will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge equipment to give the absolute best quality images for your patients.
• A team that has each other's backs - We learn from each other, cover for each other, and take pride in being one of the top NM programs in the country.

Opportunities to Grow

• Hands-on training with state-of-the-art PET/CT and SPECT/CT equipment
• Theragnostics exposure - get in on the ground floor of where NM is headed
• Research collaboration opportunities (if you want them)
• Support for certifications and professional development

A Brief Overview

Under medical supervision, performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures on patients of all ages utilizing various types of imaging equipment. Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration following current radiation safety guidelines and assist in the administration of therapeutic doses.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist follows State and Federal guidelines for the safe use, receipt, and disposal of radioactive materials used in Nuclear Medicine. This position schedules studies in RIS & EPIC computer system using good judgment in prioritizing scheduling, and works with physicians in Nuclear Medicine to provide a safe and effective operation.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, House Staff and Residents in Nuclear Medicine procedures, protocols, equipment and safety issues. Participates in both clinical and research applications and research study development.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Assists in instructing the Residents and other technologists.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients.
• Cleans and organizes the section/unit on own initiative, maintains cleanliness and orderliness in assigned camera room.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality.
• Formulates radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrates instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
• Monitors supplies and equipment to make necessary orders and helps develops new programs to comply with State and Federal Agencies.
• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine prescribed imaging techniques and measurements used in medical diagnosis and evaluation.
• Performs general work when able and helps schedules, work assignments, and staff technologists with section organization and development.
• Prepares and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing, and disposal activities
• Processes computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images and accurately transfer images to the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
• Serves as a team leader with staff. Sets goals to move section to be a more effective unit.
• Works with Lead Tech to have section/unit meet all ALARA (As Low As Reasonably achievable) Goals.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of radiation accidents and is capable of responding to a major accident

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT techniques, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in the operation of radiologic equipment
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to PET, Nuclear Medicine and CT
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT quality control and quality assurance
• Knowledge of structural and organic anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of positioning patients for imaging procedures
• Knowledge of the principles of image processing and reconstruction
• Ability to perform required sequences of exacting procedures with accuracy and necessary speed
• Ability to accurately measure extremely small quantities of liquid samples
• Ability to perform standard diagnostic procedures using radioactive isotopes and to prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups, including individuals at all levels within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong ability to handle multiple priorities, develop and deliver cost/time-effective solutions
• Ability to work on multiple overlapping projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• NMT-RHN - CA Nuclear Medicine Tech
• And one of the following licenses:
• ARRT-N - Certified as Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• NMTCB Certified as Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• ARRT-CT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Pay and benefits

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $85.48 - $96.28 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.