Nuclear Med Tech $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
City of Hope
Newnan, GA
Job posting number: #7287907 (Ref:JR-14622)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $32.85 - $54.13 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Nuclear Med Tech $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Full-time Benefits: You will receive 21 Personal Time Off Days, 7 Holidays off and you are able to participate in our company-matched 401(k) and our Employee Assistance programs!
This position comes with a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
Our Nuclear Medicine Technologists play a crucial role in medical diagnostics and research. Our professional staff is highly skilled to administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and use advanced imaging equipment to capture images of the radioactive material within the body.
Our areas of focus include:
PET-CT and other scans for lesion detection of neuroendocrine tumors
Multi-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) scans to evaluate the left and right ventricles of the heart
Noninvasive images of neuroendocrine and other tumors expressing somatostatin receptors
Protascint scans to detect if prostate cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, adjacent tissue or bone
Xofigo (Ra 223 dichloride) injections to treat prostate cancer resistant to medical or surgical treatments
Skeletal Scintigraphy or bone scans to detect the spread of metastatic cancer
Thyroid scans using Iodine-123 or Iodine-111 for the evaluation of thyroid cancers
Zevalin regimen to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine physician, performs high-quality radionuclide imaging and non-imaging studies, including administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating instruments, applying various imaging techniques, and positioning patients to provide maximum diagnostic information.
Handles multiple room assignments and various types of exams daily.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and assists with other activities necessary for the department's day-to-day operation.
Position may require cross-training in additional modalities as directed by the Director of Radiation/Imaging Services.
Shares responsibility for maintaining efficient scheduling, patient flow, and quality assurance, as well as being aware of fiscal soundness within the division.
Operates all routine Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography equipment safely and proficiently.
Abides by and enforces all JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols, and policies, performing these responsibilities ethically and in line with the organization's values.
Minimum Education Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent
Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school
Minimum Experience Required
Two years of experience in a hospital setting
Required Licensure and Certifications:
registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT (N), or a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Must have an active BLS certification.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $32.85 - $54.13 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
