Nuclear Medicine Technologist

TieTalent; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO

Retirement Plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Simi Valley is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and coordinate patient care. Candidates must have a diploma from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program and relevant licenses. This role involves using radioisotope equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Competitive benefits including health plans, PTO, and a retirement plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Required state Nuclear Medicine License in CA and HI.
• Registered with ARRT or certified by NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine.
• Venipuncture certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medical substances.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
• Documents information regarding radioactive materials.

Skills

Administering radiopharmaceuticals

Diagnostic interpretation

Patient care

Education

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent

Tools

Radioisotope equipment

Job description

Overview

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Center: Adventist Health Simi Valley; Work Location: In person

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.

Job Requirements

Education and Work 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 Radiologic Technologists (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
• State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• ARRT or NMTCB: Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Benefits

• Adventist Health Employee Health Plan - Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• AH On Demand Virtual Care
• Active & Fit Direct
• Service Recognition Awards
• Perks at Work Employee Discount program
• Thriveworks - Emotional health & crisis support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid leave for holidays, vacation, sick, etc.
• Short-term disability/extended sick leave
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Work Location: In person

Note: This posting contains references to multiple related roles and postings that may appear on the site; the core role described is the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.