Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

Jobsought; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsought in Glendale, California seeks a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging procedures, and ensure patient safety. The role involves coordinating patient flow, preparing radioactive materials, and calculating doses under radiologist supervision.

CA/HI licensure and ARRT/NMTCB certifications are required, with venipuncture certification and vaccination compliance essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Nuclear Medicine from an accredited school. (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.
• All required vaccinations must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously using radioisotope equipment.
• Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
• Performs diagnostic screening procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes for various studies.
• Calculates and prepares doses for radiologists.

Education

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

State Nuclear Medicine License

ARRT/NMTCB certification (Nuclear Medicine)

Venipuncture certification

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Venipuncture (IV) certification

Vaccinations compliance

Job description

• 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 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.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• 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
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
• Must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred