Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, 10 Hour Shift

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

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician.
• Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on photographic film.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Instructs and prepares patient for exams.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Takes calls according to monthly schedule, after regular department hours.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information.
• Performs IV placement and/or venipuncture as needed for administration of radioisotopes.

Benefits:

• NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for Spring 2027 – state of the art and double the size!
• Amazing benefits for Full-time and Part-time, including Tuition Reimbursement!
• High employee satisfaction scores!
• Advancement and leadership opportunities !
• Tuition Assistance Plans: We offer the following on the first day of employment!

• Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by job description), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs.

• Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.

• Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization. This program is for attaining the following degrees:

• Bachelor’s: BSN, Chemistry, Medical Technology or Science.

• Master’s: MSN, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physical Therapy doctorate.

• Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given

Hours: Variable

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Associate's degree from an accredited program.

License/Certifications:

• Minimum California certification in Nuclear Medicine technology.
• Current BLS certification required.
• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) preferred.
• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist-Registered Technologist in Radiography (ARRT-R) preferred.
• Venipuncture and other job-related certifications as required by the imaging section preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum Two (2) years experience in an acute clinical setting, or recent graduate from an accredited school.