NUCLEAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Orange (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. In this full-time role, you will perform essential nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety protocols. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about nuclear medicine and patient interaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with relevant qualifications.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures and ensure quality imaging.
• Communicate effectively with patients and maintain safety standards.
• Prepare patients for procedures and manage documentation.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient Communication

Safety Requirements Adherence

Infection Control

Equipment Maintenance

Education

National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification

National Provider BLS Certification

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