Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Monterey Park, California. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing essential diagnostic procedures. Candidates must have relevant certifications and licenses, along with a collaborative approach to patient care. A competitive salary and a sign-on bonus are offered, ensuring attractive compensation for qualified professionals.

Benefits

Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

• Required Nuclear Medicine License in CA and HI.
• ARRT registration or NMTCB certification required.
• Venipuncture certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiopharmaceuticals

Quality Control

Education

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Stability Direct is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Monterey Park, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Stability Direct is pleased to announce that we have partnered with a not-for-profit, 192 bed hospital, 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and 45 minutes to the west coast. Ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Clinical Performance 2007-2010 as well as many five-star rating across numerous areas by HealthGrades. Provides medical care to areas of East Los Angeles, El Monte, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park, Whittier, and surrounding communities.



Details:

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• $10,000 sign-on bonus
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• $55.00 - $77 hourly (based on years of experience)
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• Day shift only, 7:30a-4:00pm or 8:00-am-4:00pm
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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.




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Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

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  • Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
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  • State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
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  • State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required
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Essential Functions:

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  • 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.
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  • Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
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  • Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
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  • Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
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  • Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
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  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Stability Direct Job ID #5315. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

About Stability Direct

Stability Direct, Stability Healthcare’s boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approach that we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.

Benefits

• Sign-On bonus