Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Imaging

Jobsought; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsought in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and imaging agents, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage patient flow within a radiology department.

The role requires CA/HI licensure, ARRT/NMTCB certification, venipuncture certification, and vaccination compliance, with a focus on safety and quality control in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• State Nuclear Medicine License required in CA and HI.
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine OR NMTCB certification required in CA and OR.
• Venipuncture certification required in CA and HI.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required.
• Venipuncture (IV) certification required.
• Must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• 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.

Education

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

State Nuclear Medicine License

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Venipuncture certification

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Venipuncture (IV) certification

Vaccination requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Jobsought in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and imaging agents, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage patient flow within a radiology department.

The role requires CA/HI licensure, ARRT/NMTCB certification, venipuncture certification, and vaccination compliance, with a focus on safety and quality control in a fast-paced clinical setting.