Sr. Nuclear Medical Technologist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,959 - 116,021; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics in Los Angeles is searching for a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. In this advanced role, you will ensure safe and accurate diagnostic imaging that supports exceptional patient care.

Your primary duties will involve conducting patient interviews, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and managing adjunctive medications under physician supervision. The salary ranges from $63.85 to $84.22 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews to explain procedures and promote a positive experience.
• Prepare, perform quality control, and administer radiopharmaceutical compounds.
• Handle and administer adjunctive medications under physician supervision.
• Perform imaging and therapeutic procedures with computer processing.

Skills

Expert proficiency in operating nuclear medicine equipment

Communication skills with patients

Quality control and calibration

Image processing and enhancement

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist and play a vital role in delivering accurate, high-quality diagnostic imaging that supports exceptional patient care. In this advanced role, you will operate nuclear medicine equipment with expert proficiency, ensuring safe, precise, and efficient examinations.

Primary duties include:

• Conduct patient interviews, communicating clearly and compassionately with patients of all ages to explain procedures, provide reassurance, and promote a positive experience.
• Prepare, perform quality control, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceutical compounds.
• Handle, prepare, witness, and administer adjunctive medications under direct physician supervision.
• Perform patient imaging and therapeutic procedures, including computer processing and image enhancement.

Salary Range: $63.85/hour - $84.22/hour