Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

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

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

Preferred

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