PET & MRI TECHNOLOGIST - (12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

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9 FTE Part time Rotating - 12 Hour R2436745 Onsite 76612 SNHC - PET - MRI Allied Health 213 Quarry Rd,PALO ALTO,California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings.
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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview Under medical supervision, performs all Nuclear Medicine and PET/MRI 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 assists in the administration of therapeutic doses.
This position follows State and Federal guidelines for the safe use, receipt, and disposals of radioactive materials used in Nuclear Medicine.
The PET & MIR Technologist schedules studies in RIS & EPIC computer system using good judgment in prioritizing patient scheduling.
The PET & MIR Technologist works with physicians in Nuclear Medicine & MRI to provide a safe and effective operation.
This position may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, House Staff and Residents in Nuclear Medicine & MRI procedures, protocols, equipment, and safety issues.
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 system.
Serves as a team leader with staff.
Sets goals to move section to be a more effective unit.
Works with Supervisor 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.
The PET-MRI technologist will follow all policies and procedures outlined by the department.
Education Qualifications Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement Experience Qualifications Two (2) years of clinical PET responsible and directly related work experience Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to accurately measure extremely small quantities of liquid samples Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to perform required sequences of exacting procedures with accuracy and necessary speed Ability to perform standard diagnostic procedures using radioactive isotopes and to prepare reports resulting from such procedures Ability to work effectively as a team player Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities Knowledge of principles, and procedures involved in the operation of radiologic equipment Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to PET, Nuclear Medicine and MRI Knowledge of MRI physics, physiology, structural and organic anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy Knowledge of MRI techniques, methods, and equipment Knowledge of MRI quality control and quality assurance Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging Licenses and Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support and NMT-RHN - CA Nuclear Medicine Tech and ARRT-N - Reg Tech Rad-Nuclear Med Tech or NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $77.
61 - $87.
42 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.