NUCLEAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medical Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing high-quality nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining the highest standards of imaging quality. The successful candidate will work closely with a Radiologist and will be responsible for patient communication, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment focused on patient care and technological excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with relevant state certifications.
• Experience in performing nuclear medicine procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures under supervision of a Radiologist.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain quality of imaging procedures.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient Communication

Safety Protocols

Infection Control

Education

National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification

National Provider BLS

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Full-Time

Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

The Nuclear Med Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Full-Time

Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology upon hire
• California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Base Salary - USD $89,523 to $141,690