Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $60 - $96

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist plans, organizes, directs, and controls the daily operations and clinical and technical practice of assigned patient care sections. The role provides quality patient care and may perform procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Lead coordinates staff and workflow, supports staff training and safety practices, handles medication and radiation safety responsibilities, performs nuclear medicine procedures, and responds to radiation spills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a JRCNMT or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program with an associate degree or college diploma.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care setting.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
• CNMT certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or ARRT (N) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• CT certification from the NMTCB or ARRT.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and graduation from a JRCNMT or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work schedules and direct staff to maintain effective, efficient workflow in accordance with staffing guidelines.
• Work with the Technical Manager to flex staff, manage overtime, assist with timekeeping and staffing plans, participate in interviewing, provide input on performance evaluations, and ensure equipment is operational; perform other support or administrative duties as needed.
• Orient, train, and develop staff, students, and new hires, and facilitate staff cross-training as needed.
• Support the Safety Ambassador and PACS Recon liaison in reducing errors; ensure staff involvement, compliance with safety standards, and adherence to approved protocol changes.
• Transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area, stock them according to policy and procedure, and ensure their security.
• Assist radiologists with procedures, including proper medication handling, and follow radiation and medication management guidelines for delivery, storage, security, and disposal.
• Follow Nuclear Medicine safety policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures, quality control, and patient-care documentation within the NMT scope of practice and institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to radiation spills and lead staff through cleanup procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree