Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate gamma cameras and perform standard dynamic, static and tomographic procedures. You will prepare and calibrate radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring sterility and regulatory compliance, while delivering compassionate patient care.

The role requires knowledge of NRC requirements, ability to work with the health care team, and willingness to take call including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with patients and health care teams with respect and courtesy.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Operate gamma cameras to perform dynamic, static and tomographic procedures.
• Prepare, calibrate and calculate radiopharmaceuticals while maintaining sterility.
• Comply with NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys, swipe testing, and radioactive contamination.
• Take call during evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Clinical Performance Standards of the Society of Nuclear Medicine.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Formal nuclear medicine program or radiologic technology with nuclear training

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Req #: 186692

Summary

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus

Summary

Operates gamma cameras to perform standard dynamic, static and tomographic procedures, to provide excellence diagnostic images for interpretation. Is responsible for preparing, calibrating and calculating radiopharmaceuticals, while maintaining sterility and integrity of the prepared radiopharmaceutical compound. Treats patients, families and health care team members with respect and courtesy, anticipating the needs of customers. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment and performs diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with department policy and procedures. Operates within the "Code of Ethics" and the "Clinical Performance Standards" established by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Is knowledgeable of all NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys, swipe testing, and radioactive contamination.

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal nuclear medicine program, or radiologic technology with additional nuclear training.

Licensure/Certification

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), or CNMT. Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health for nuclear. CPR Certification.

Experience

Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of imaging the various anatomical structures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 100 lbs. shared lifting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to take call, evenings, weekends and holidays. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.