Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is recruiting for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radionuclides . Other d uties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calculates the strength of radioactive materials; measures and dilutes precise quantities of radioactive materials; administers appropriate radioactive materials for isotope procedures prescribed by a physician.
• Operates radiation analyzers, scanners, scalers, recorders, and other instruments used to measure and count radiation; monitors and controls the storage and security of radioactive isotopes; and compares the relative degrees of radiation and the necessary proportions in the preparation of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains the working area in an efficient and safe manner to reduce the possibility of excessive radiation.
• Assists the Radiologists in special procedures and in the preparation of special radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares and maintains logs, records, and reports on tests and procedures conducted and radioactive pharmaceuticals stored and used.
• Performs all tests and documentation for quality control standards set by the department and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization.
  

Read the Nuclear Medicine Technologist job description for additional details.


ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
  
• Vision: Employee Coverage
  
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
  
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
  

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
  
• 11 days accruable sick leave
  
• 15 paid holidays
  
• Perfect Attendance Leave
  
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
  

• Generous pension
  
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
  

For additional benefits details, please refer to our online benefits page:

https://hr.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/Documents/Benefits/BBOUs/2024-25/BbOU-General.pdf

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment.

Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both of the following:

CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the State of California Department of Health Services.

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REGISTRATION: Must possess and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time, once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. You may review the Veterans Preference Policy for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$85,030.40 - $117,000.00 Annually