Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Advanced Imaging

Adventist Health; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, perform imaging procedures, and coordinate patient flow. The role includes maintaining procedure quality control and adhering to safety protocols.

The position requires relevant Nuclear Medicine education, state licensure, and IV certification. This is represented by SEIU and involves patient care within a busy radiology department at our coastal California campus.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: State Nuclear Medicine License required; Venipuncture certification required; ARRT or NMTCB certification preferred; Venipuncture (IV) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys according to departmental procedures.

Education

Diploma in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

ARRT Nuclear Medicine Certification (Preferred)

NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, perform imaging procedures, and coordinate patient flow. The role includes maintaining procedure quality control and adhering to safety protocols.

The position requires relevant Nuclear Medicine education, state licensure, and IV certification. This is represented by SEIU and involves patient care within a busy radiology department at our coastal California campus.