Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Sign-On Bonus & Patient Care Impact

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in El Centro, CA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical preparation, acquire diagnostic images, and ensure safety protocols under radiology supervision.

Requires AMA-approved education, CA licensure, venipuncture and CPR. Follows radiation safety guidelines, participates in quality controls and safety committees, and can rotate on call evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Formal AMA-approved educational program with certification.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to follow department's procedures and operate complex equipment; rotate on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Orders and maintains radiopharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals and administers to patients.
• Schedules and performs Nuclear Medicine scans per physician orders.
• Performs quality control procedures and radiation safety measures.
• Maintains records and participates in safety committees as requested.
• Responds to backup calls within 30 minutes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with patients

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Evening/weekend on-call

Education

AMA-approved educational program with certification

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in El Centro, CA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical preparation, acquire diagnostic images, and ensure safety protocols under radiology supervision.

Requires AMA-approved education, CA licensure, venipuncture and CPR. Follows radiation safety guidelines, participates in quality controls and safety committees, and can rotate on call evenings and weekends.