Nuclear Medicine Director directs and coordinates all aspects of nuclear medicine. Sets policies and procedures for administering radioactive isotopes and therapy to treat and diagnose patients. Being a Nuclear Medicine Director ensures medical services meet the patient quality standards set by the organization. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Director typically reports to top management. The Nuclear Medicine Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nuclear Medicine Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.
Career Opportunities within Kern Medical for qualifying positions include many benefits such as:
POSITION: Nuclear Medicine Technologist II - Nuclear Medicine Department
Definition:
Under direction of the Radiology Manager, to perform a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radioisotopes for the diagnosis and therapy of disease, OR to serve as the lead technical person in the Nuclear Medicine section for an assigned shift; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the journey level of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist series. This classification is distinguished from Nuclear Medicine Technologist I by the assignment of shift coordinator responsibilities OR the performance of complex radioisotope procedures involving the use of special techniques and/or equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II performs routine and complex radioisotope procedures. Appointments to Nuclear Medicine Technologist II will be made, depending on department needs, on the recommendation of the department head with the approval of the Director of Personnel.
Essential Functions:
Other Functions:
Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine approved by the Joint Review Committee. Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine training program AND two (2) years appropriate on-the-job experience working in Nuclear Medicine.
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Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the State of California Department of Health Services AND maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Possess a current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency;
Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical.
Knowledge of:
The operation of nuclear medicine equipment and materials; structural and organic anatomy; must maintain proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid; acute care hospital procedures.
Ability to:
Supervise and instruct employees; deal tactfully and professionally with patients, physicians and staff; understand and follow written and oral instructions; administer emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintain records and files; maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality; effectively communicate verbally and in written; operate a computer.
Supplemental:
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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