Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Loan

Critical Pipeline Loan

Advancement and leadership

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using radiopharmaceuticals under physician supervision. You will operate Geiger counters, scintillation cameras, and calibration equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, California Nuclear Medicine certification, and BLS. Two years in an acute setting is preferred, with ARRT-N/NMTCB or ARRT-R credentials highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from accredited program.
• California certification in Nuclear Medicine technology (minimum).
• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT-N and/or NMTCB certification preferred; ARRT-R preferred.
• Venipuncture and related certifications as required by imaging section preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in an acute clinical setting or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the supervision of a Radiologist.
• Follows five medication rights and reduces potential for errors.
• Performs diagnostic exams as prescribed by physician.
• Uses scanners or scintillation cameras to produce images.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters and calibrates equipment.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and disposes of radioactive materials properly.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient (pediatric, geriatric, general).
• Instructs and prepares patient for exams.
• Assesses patient pain affecting imaging and notifies physician for intervention.
• Ensures safety of patients undergoing exams and all aspects of patient care.
• Performs aseptic procedures.
• Takes calls per monthly schedule after hours.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information.
• Performs IV placement/venipuncture as needed for radioph isotope administration.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiology

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Geiger counters

Scintillation cameras

Calibrations equipment

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using radiopharmaceuticals under physician supervision. You will operate Geiger counters, scintillation cameras, and calibration equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, California Nuclear Medicine certification, and BLS. Two years in an acute setting is preferred, with ARRT-N/NMTCB or ARRT-R credentials highly regarded.