PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech — Sign-On & Flexible Shifts

RadNet, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. in California is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT scans under radiologist supervision.

You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, guide patients through procedures, monitor wellbeing, and respond to physician questions. Requires ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, state license, venipuncture, and BLS; at least one year of imaging experience. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB certification is required.
• State Nuclear Medicine License is required.
• BLS certification is required or current.
• Venipuncture certification/permit is required.
• At least one year of diagnostic imaging experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality nuclear medicine and/or positron emission tomography/computed tomography images on patients while providing excellent care.
• Follow company established nuclear medicine protocols and procedures.
• Under the direction of the radiologist, administer radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using radioisotopes.
• Guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
• Monitor patients’ well being during exams; recognize patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action.
• Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.

Skills

Venipuncture certification

BLS certification

Education

ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB certification

State Nuclear Medicine License

Job description

RadNet, Inc. in California is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT scans under radiologist supervision.

You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, guide patients through procedures, monitor wellbeing, and respond to physician questions. Requires ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, state license, venipuncture, and BLS; at least one year of imaging experience. Multiple shifts available.