Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $56-77 per hour

Stability Direct; Maywood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This vital role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat diseases, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. With a focus on using advanced radioisotope equipment, you will play a key role in coordinating patient procedures and maintaining quality control. Join a dedicated team at a top-rated hospital, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Required diploma from an accredited Nuclear Medicine school.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains quality control.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiopharmaceutical Administration

Patient Care Coordination

Quality Control Procedures

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Radioisotope Equipment

Medical Imaging Software

Job description

Stability Direct is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Maywood, 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:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• $55.00 - $77 hourly (based on years of experience)
• Day shift only, 7:30a-4:00pm or 8:00-am-4:00pm
• No call on weekends

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 Radiological Technologist (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:

• • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (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.

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