Nuclear Med Technologist, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles performs nuclear medicine and PET exams, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. This role includes exams of vascular structures and organ systems, requiring precise radioisotope techniques and comprehensive patient care.

Qualified candidates hold a CA DHS license (N) (R), ARRT CT or NMTCB PET certification, and have two years of AMA‑approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training, plus CPR/BLS. Fusion imaging experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• California DHS license (N) (R) is required.
• ARRT CT and/or NMTCB PET certifications are required.
• Two years training in an AMA‑approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Two years hospital experience in nuclear medicine with fusion imaging.

Skills

Nuclear medicine technology

CT imaging

Vasculature knowledge

Radioisotopes handling

Patient care

Radiation safety (ALARA)

Radiation exposure accuracy

Medical terminology

Education

CA DHS License (N) (R)

ARRT CT certification

NMTCB PET certification

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program (2 years)

CPR/BLS

Job description

Performs nuclear medicine and PET exams maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort. Exams include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visitPIHHealth.orgor follow us onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.

Required Skills

• Technical skills in nuclear medicine technology
• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Skilled in the use of radioisotopes
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California DHS License (N) (R)
• ARRT certification in CT and/or NMTCB certification in PET
• Two (2) years training in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine Technology
• CPR/BLS
• Two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting performing nuclear medicine technology with fusion imaging.

Preferred:

• N/A

Address

1225 Wilshire Boulevard

Salary

65.00-65.00

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90017