Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech to perform imaging using radiopharmaceuticals with a focus on safety and quality. You will oversee handling of radioactive materials and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.

The role includes scheduling exams, reviewing imaging for diagnostic quality, and establishing IV access with medication administration as prescribed. This position emphasizes patient safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute (preferred).
• ARRT or NMTCB certification/registration required.
• State licensure preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling of all radioactive materials.
• Schedules exams and reviews images to determine diagnostic quality.
• Starts and maintains IV access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

IV access

Image quality assessment

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree (ARRT accredited)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech to perform imaging using radiopharmaceuticals with a focus on safety and quality. You will oversee handling of radioactive materials and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.

The role includes scheduling exams, reviewing imaging for diagnostic quality, and establishing IV access with medication administration as prescribed. This position emphasizes patient safety and professional standards.