Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Team Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee the daily operation and clinical/technical practice of the nuclear medicine section, ensuring high-quality patient care across neonate to geriatric populations.

The role covers scheduling, staff development, safety compliance, and collaboration with radiologists and the PACS team to minimize errors. Requires extensive experience in acute care nuclear medicine and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree/College Diploma from a JRCNMT or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program required.
• Bachelor's Degree from a JRCNMT or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work schedule and direct staff to maintain workflow.
• Ensure training and development of staff, students, and new hires.
• Collaborate with Safety Ambassador and PACS liaison to minimize errors and ensure safety protocol compliance.
• Transport medications to imaging areas and ensure medication security.
• Assist radiologists with procedures and follow radiation safety and medication handling guidelines.
• Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures and document care.
• Respond to radiation spills and lead cleanup procedures.

Skills

Staff leadership

Scheduling

Patient care

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree / JRCNMT program

Bachelor's Degree / JRCNMT program

Tools

Licensing & Certifications

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee the daily operation and clinical/technical practice of the nuclear medicine section, ensuring high-quality patient care across neonate to geriatric populations.

The role covers scheduling, staff development, safety compliance, and collaboration with radiologists and the PACS team to minimize errors. Requires extensive experience in acute care nuclear medicine and relevant licenses.