Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardinal Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA access

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the cCARE Fresno, CA location. You will perform PET/CT imaging, manage radiopharmaceuticals, ensure quality control, and collaborate with clinicians to support patient care.

The role requires CNMT (or ARRT/NMTCB), ACLS/BCLS, and accredited training, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT).
• Must possess either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to PACS.
• Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
• Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators
• Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
• Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CNMT Certification

ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification

ACLS or BCLS certification

Graduated from accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Job description

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT)

What Nuclear (PET) Contributes To Cardinal Health

As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Nuclear Medicine Technologist team at cCARE Fresno, CA where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others.

The Nuclear (PET) job family provides services that use radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to pacs.
• Compare scan order/scan/clinical for veracity, accuracy, and data thoroughness.
• Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
• Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators
• Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
• Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Correctly, legibly, and accurately scan data into document imaging software (RIS) – Charge Out Process
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends,) as necessary.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT)
• Must possess either the ARRT (N) or the NMTCB certification.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range:

$43.30 per hour - $71.69 per hour

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.