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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employer:
 HealthCare Partners of Nevada
Job Location: Torrance , CA
Cash Compensation: 90502
Job Description: Provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.

-Schedules and coordinates patient exam.
-Prepares and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.
-Processes diagnostic imaging procedures and records radiopharmaceutical administration to patients.
-Receives and records appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals.
-Requests and coordinates all necessary patient information including medical char, charge slips.
-Performs quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis, including daily/weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required.
-Ensures compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements.
-The job-holder must demonstrate current competencies related to job position.
-Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance to established departmental protocol.
-Observes patient during procedure and reports any abnormal activity.
-Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.
-Follows radiation safety techniques when disposing radioactive materials.
-Must work independently, ability to exercise judgment and make decisions, excellent communication skills to communicate with patients, perform while under stress and document accurately and concisely.
-Ensures operational excellence and quality of care in the facility.
-Demonstrates knowledge of the safe operation of equipment and follows procedures of reporting and correcting unsafe acts.
-Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and documentation of designated radiographic skills.
-Collects appropriate clinical history and correlates findings with procedure being performed.
-Documents services provided in a thorough and effective manner.
-Adhere to procedure protocols as established by the Medical Director.
-Checks requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions.
-Adheres to established facility and OSHA requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
-Performs assigned duties associated with interventional procedures.
-Attends and participates in all applicable scheduled facility training and development workshops.
-Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
-Maintains dress and appearance in accordance with designated dress code.
-Abides by all company policies and procedures.
-Identify problems and communicate to immediate supervisor.
-Utilizes telephone and paging systems appropriately.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

-Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
-Position may require overtime periodically.
-Participate in various educational/training activities.
-Also maintain the strictest confidentiality.
-Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope.
-Responsible for all actions/responsibilities as described in company controlled documentation for this position.
-Contributes to and supports the corporation?s quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation?s quality improvement efforts.

Skills / Requirements
Educations: Successful completion of an accredited program for this modality. CEU credits and registration renewal/licensing maintained as required by credentialing body.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in radiology, and registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Licenses or Certifications: Registered by either the ARRT or NMTCB and state requirements.
 
Company Description: HealthCare Partners delivers high-quality medical care and also develops and manages health systems through its companies HealthCare Partners LLC; HealthCare Partners Medical Group; HealthCare Partners IPA; The Camden Group, and HealthCare Partners Institute.

HealthCare Partners LLC (management services organization)
This organization manages the administrative systems of its own staff-model HealthCare Partners Medical Group and provides a full range of central support services to its independent physician association (IPA) network, such as referrals, accounting, billing, and claims services. The MSO also offers strategic planning, implementation, and development of integrated delivery systems, and offers expertise in IPA and medical group formation.
HealthCare Partners Medical Group (staff model)
Rated as one of the best in California, the medical group is composed of more than 40 medical offices and employs more than 500 primary care and specialty physicians. Our service area includes Los Angeles, Pasadena/the San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, Long Beach, North Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley. The group provides health care services to both HMO enrollees and fee-for-service patients and has contracts with most major HMOs and PPOs servicing the Greater Los Angeles area. HealthCare Partners is one of the largest single providers of pre-paid health care for seniors in California.
The Camden Group (consulting)
This nationally recognized medical consulting firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of HealthCare Partners LLC. It is dedicated to the support of hospitals, medical group practices, MSOs, and other health care organizations and provides consulting and management services to hundreds of clients across the country.
HealthCare Partners Institute (research)
The institute is a not-for-profit foundation controlled by an independent board. It was established to conduct applied research of health care programs with a focus on managed care in order to benchmark “best practices” within the national health care system. The institute also provides health education and disease management for illnesses such as congestive heart failure and diabetes to communities that HealthCare Partners serves.
HealthCare Partners Independent Physician Association
The independent physician association (IPA) model enables physicians in the community to affiliate with HealthCare Partners, providing them with access to a number of managed care contracts. These regional IPAs comprise more than 500 primary care physicians, supported by 1,400 specialists. The IPA service area surrounds HealthCare Partners’ staff model offices, providing the regional patient populations of the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, central Los Angeles, and the South Bay with more physician choices.