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Twin Cities Community Hospital, a 122-bed acute care hospital, has been caring for the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians and 400 caregivers and support staff, the hospital specializes in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedics, digestive disorders, wound care and a broad array of medical, surgical and outpatient services. Twin Cities Community Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® with distinction for its knee replacement program and was the first hospital in San Luis Obispo County to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality “Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In addition, the hospital is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. Baby-Friendly USA designated Twin Cities Community Hospital as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital also reports one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the State of California. Twin Cities has earned an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

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Job Summary

Responsible for the Nuclear Imaging of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient as ordered by the physician post administration of a radioactive material.  Positions and instructs the patient for Nuclear Medicine examinations, adjusts the imaging equipment, determines proper dosage and desired exposure time for each image following ALARA guidelines. 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Must have met minimum requirements required for licensure by DHS. 
• Understands radiology information systems utilization and operation. 
• Computer literacy required.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• DHS Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine license to include Veni-puncture. 
• AHA-BLS-HCP certification.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear and speak. 
• Fluent in written and spoken English. 
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
  
   

Pay Range: $40.02 - $53.78 hourly 

**Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
 

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment; assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment; orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation; identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures; processes and files films as needed.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine<