Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclide procedures with precision and safety. The role requires CNMT certification and California licensure, strong attention to detail, excellent patient care, and ability to work under physician supervision while maintaining radiation safety.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure timely procedures, manage supplies, and uphold high professional standards

Qualifications

• California license required and CNMT certification.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Attention to detail and radiation safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care, diagnostic, therapeutic and QC procedures under physician supervision.
• Leads department scheduling and procedure staging.
• Communicates with patients, staff and physicians with high professionalism.
• Maintains supplies and ensures safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Verifies orders, indications, radiopharmaceutical and dose.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Patient care

Team communication

Gamma camera

SPECT/CT system

Education

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

California Nuclear Medical Technologist license

Tools

Gamma camera

SPECT/CT system

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.

• Performs all patient care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and quality control procedures as authorized by license under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine physicians.
• Provides the department/hospital staff and physicians with leadership to ensure timely procedure staging and integration
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, department and hospital staff demonstrating a high level of customer service and professionalism.
• Actively participates in maintaining department neatness. Monitors quantity of supplies to ensure patient procedures can be performed as requested without delay. Maintains proper handling, storage and disposal of radioactive materials according to RML and hospital safety protocols. Measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints per year.
• Verifies physician's orders, clinical indications, correct radiopharmaceutical, correct dose activity, time of administration, required consent forms.

Job Requirements

• California Nuclear Medical Technologist
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

Pay Range

$73.98 - $85.05 /hour