Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

Jobsought; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsought in Los Angeles is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and radiations for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will prepare and measure radioactive isotopes, ensure dose accuracy, and maintain strict quality control across procedures.

The role requires CA/HI licensure, ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, and venipuncture certification. Experience with IV injections and radiation safety is essential in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
• ARRT NM or NMTCB certification: Required
• Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
• ARRT or NMTCB certification: Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

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.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Venipuncture

Quality control

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Nuclear Medicine

ARRT NM Certification or NMTCB

State Nuclear Medicine License (CA/HI)

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

Required

• 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
• All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.

Preferred

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