Nuclear Medicine Tech-St. Helena-CA-19381-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and therapeutic procedures in a clinical setting. The role focuses on preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes while ensuring safety and compliance with departmental procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a verified Nuclear Medicine Diploma, CA HI licenses, ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, and venipuncture/BLS credentials, with attention to patient care and

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology or an equivalent field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys per departmental procedures.

Education

Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Job Summary

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Education & Experience

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise