Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Expert

Adventist Health; Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures. You will coordinate patient flow, ensure procedure quality control, and support imaging teams with precise dose calculations and safety practices.

Requirements include a diploma in Nuclear Medicine and CA licensure; ARRT or NMTCB certification is expected, with venipuncture certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology preferred.
• Licensure and certifications include state Nuclear Medicine license (CA/HI) and ARRT/NMTCB credentials.
• Venipuncture certification required in CA and HI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies.
• Prepare stock solutions and calculate administered doses.
• Subject patients to radiation and conduct relevant studies.
• Perform blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies.
• Administer intravenous injections per procedures.
• Conduct screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Document information on radioactive materials and surveys per department procedures.
• Obtain patient information and relay preparation instructions to care areas.
• Escalate questions or issues to senior staff as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care

Medical procedures

Education

Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

ARRT certification

NMTCB certification

Job description

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures. You will coordinate patient flow, ensure procedure quality control, and support imaging teams with precise dose calculations and safety practices.

Requirements include a diploma in Nuclear Medicine and CA licensure; ARRT or NMTCB certification is expected, with venipuncture certification where applicable.