Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full-time, Day Shift

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Standard (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously for diagnosis and treatment, using radiopharmaceutical equipment. The role includes preparing radioactive materials and ensuring procedure quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities include administering isotopes, performing diagnostic screenings, documenting procedures, and coordinating patient flow while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program (required).
• State license in Nuclear Medicine (required in CA and HI).
• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB (required in CA and OR).
• Venipuncture certification (required in CA and HI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies.
• Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Document procedures and radioactive materials accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow and provide preparation instructions.
• Report issues or challenges to senior staff and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiopharmaceuticals administration

Patient care

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

Diploma or certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Role Overview The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to diagnose or treat diseases, utilizing radioisotope equipment. They perform diagnostic screening procedures, prepare radioactive materials, and ensure procedure quality and patient safety.

Role Overview The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to diagnose or treat diseases, utilizing radioisotope equipment. They perform diagnostic screening procedures, prepare radioactive materials, and ensure procedure quality and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies.
• Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Document procedures and radioactive materials accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow and provide preparation instructions.
• Report issues or challenges to senior staff and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program (required).
• State license in Nuclear Medicine (required in CA and HI).
• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB (required in CA and OR).
• Venipuncture certification (required in CA and HI).

Essential Skills: Knowledge of radioisotope preparation and administration, patient care, documentation, and safety protocols. Ability to coordinate procedures and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Note: All candidates must comply with facility-specific vaccination requirements and participate in E-Verify. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards.