Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging Expert

ASPBP; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and radiation intravenously for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The role includes screening for diagnostic interpretation and coordinating patient flow while maintaining procedure quality control.

Requirements include a diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine; CA and HI licensure, ARRT/NMTCB certification as applicable, and venipuncture certification in CA and HI.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Education

Diploma/certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Radioisotope equipment

Job description

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and radiation intravenously for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The role includes screening for diagnostic interpretation and coordinating patient flow while maintaining procedure quality control.

Requirements include a diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine; CA and HI licensure, ARRT/NMTCB certification as applicable, and venipuncture certification in CA and HI.