Nuclear Med Technologist - Per Diem - Varied

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 69,293 - 123,570; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. The role includes preparing radiopharmaceuticals, conducting quality control, and ensuring patient safety.

A minimum of six months of experience in Nuclear Medicine and relevant certifications are required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and varied scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in Nuclear Medicine required.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• NMT certification from CDPH required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures with radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Conduct quality control procedures to meet standards.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

About the Department

The Nuclear Medicine department, encompassing PET/CT, serves outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room patients by performing diagnostic and therapeutic quality imaging procedures. As a member of the nuclear medicine and PET/CT team, you support the delivery of safe patient care at Valley Children’s Healthcare.

Job Summary

• Perform standard, specialty, and complex nuclear medicine procedures with little or no supervision using radiopharmaceuticals with accuracy, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients.
• Perform venipuncture and catheterization duties as needed.
• Apply sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nuclear medicine principles.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure federal, state, and departmental standards/requirements are met.
• Assist in monitoring the daily quality assurance of the unit, ensuring equipment operates according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assist in identifying and resolving work‑process issues within the department.
• Apply the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Maintain, observe, and enforce safety measures in the Environment of Care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (required); Program Graduate of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine (preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • BLS – Basic Life Support – AHA (required)
  • NMT – Nuclear Medicine Technologist – CDPH (required)
  • CNMT – Certified Nuclear Med Technologist – NMTCB (preferred)
  • RT‑N – Rad Tech Nuclear Medicine Technology – ARRT (preferred)
• Work Experience: Minimum six (6) months in Nuclear Medicine (required).
• Skills and Abilities: Bilingual skills preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Scheduling

• Compensation Range: $50.30 – $89.70 per hour
• Work shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Position Exempt: No
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Daily Hours: 8