Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 119,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $5,000 for new hires

Health insurance plan options

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health system in Long Beach is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. In this full-time role, you will prepare radioactive isotopes, operate detection equipment, and perform laboratory tests on specimens. The ideal candidate will hold a California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist license and have over a year of relevant experience. Competitive pay of $60-$87 per hour, with potential bonuses and health benefits. Join a team dedicated to patient-centric care and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year full-time experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Experience in an approved department with didactic exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Operate scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations.
• Perform laboratory tests on body specimens and compute results.
• Calibrate equipment to produce diagnostic quality products.
• Keep records of conducted tests and results.
• Assist with training new personnel in the Radiology Department.
• Responsible for quality control studies.

Skills

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology

Operating scintillation detection equipment

Laboratory testing

Quality control studies

Education

California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Scintillation detectors

Job description

Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Long Beach Medical Center

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range: $60.00/hr - $87.00/hr

Signing Bonus: $5,000.00 available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient‑centric, affordable, and high‑quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value‑based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing radioactive isotopes for administration to the patient, operating radioscopic equipment, such as scintillation detectors to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in a specific body area of a patient.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas.
• Performs laboratory tests, such as blood volume, red cell survival and fat absorption studies on body specimens.
• Studies phyComputes results of laboratory tests. Calculates test results, using electric calculator and monograms, following specified statistical procedures.
• Calibrates equipment according to knowledge of standard settings to produce products of required diagnostic quality.
• Keeps records of tests conducted and test results. Records the disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Assists with training of students and new‑hire personnel to provide quality education, instruction, and orientation to the Radiology Department.
• Responsible for quality control studies and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more… Check out MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1+ year full-time experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology, including didactic experience in approved department.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.