Nuclear Med Tech - Flex Team

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate gamma cameras and perform dynamic, static and tomographic imaging. You will prepare and calibrate radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring sterility and accurate dosing while delivering compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT credentials (R/N) or CNMT, with formal nuclear medicine training, and are able to work evenings/weekends as needed. Safety compliance and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal nuclear medicine program completed, or radiologic technology with nuclear training.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (N) certification; CNMT preferred.
• Must maintain sterility and handle radiopharmaceuticals safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate gamma cameras and perform dynamic, static and tomographic procedures.
• Prepare, calibrate and calculate radiopharmaceuticals; ensure sterility of compounds.
• Provide respectful care to patients, families and health care team; anticipate needs.
• Follow NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys and contamination checks.
• Comply with Code of Ethics and Clinical Performance Standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Computer skills

On-call availability

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Nuclear medicine program

Radiologic technology with nuclear training

Job description

Req #: 184692

Summary

• This position is eligible for a sign on bonus

Operates gamma cameras to perform standard dynamic, static and tomographic procedures, to provide excellence diagnostic images for interpretation. Is responsible for preparing, calibrating and calculating radiopharmaceuticals, while maintaining sterility and integrity of the prepared radiopharmaceutical compound. Treats patients, families and health care team members with respect and courtesy, anticipating the needs of customers. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment and performs diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with department policy and procedures. Operates within the "Code of Ethics" and the "Clinical Performance Standards" established by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Is knowledgeable of all NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys, swipe testing, and radioactive contamination.

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal nuclear medicine program, or radiologic technology with additional nuclear training.

Licensure/Certification

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), or CNMT. Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health for nuclear. CPR Certification.

Experience

Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of imaging the various anatomical structures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 100 lbs. shared lifting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to take call, evenings, weekends and holidays. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.