Nuclear Medicine Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center seeks a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures with radionuclides, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety.

You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate RIS/HIS/PACS, and collaborate with physicians while adhering to radiation safety and competency standards. California CNMT and ARRT-NM or NMTCB certifications are required.

Qualifications

• One year or more as Nuclear Med Technologist in a Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Computer skills for operating RIS/HIS/PACS.
• Radiation Safety/Safety Program courses.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine issued by State of California (CNMT) and/or ARRT-NM/NMTCB.
• Current CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate imaging equipment to produce high-quality data.
• Maintain patient care and safety during procedures.
• Verify orders in medical charts and confirm patient identification.
• Maintain annual competency and adhere to Standards of Conduct.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiation safety

Patient care

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Education

CNMT Certification (CA)

ARRT-NM Certification

NMTCB Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

RIS/HIS/PACS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct Requirements. Completes and turns in the SOC acknowledgement card Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the Compliance department or department management 'The Integrity Program: Standards of Conduct-a guide to compliance and ethics'
• Demonstrates competency in department-specific Customer Service Standards.
• Complies with hospital/departmental policy and procedures, and adheres to the code of ethics and conduct of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Nuclear Medicine
• Understands and adheres to procedure orders requirements to include: verifying orders in the medical chart, prescriptions, and verifying patient's identification.
• Meets annual competency requirement prior to evaluation date.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, ancillary areas, and internal staff. Demonstrates the capacity to evaluate, coordinate, and execute responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self, and involves supervisors as necessary.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year or more as a Nuclear Med Technologist in a full service Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Computer skills for operating within the RIS/HIS/PACS
• Solid medical terminology knowledge and ability to successfully complete job related communication & arithmetric calculations required of the position.
• Radiation Safety/Safety Program related courses.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine issued by State of California (CNMT) Certification in Nuclear Medicine/Radiological Technology issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT-NM) and/or certification by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Current CPR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.One Community. One Mission. One California