Molecular Imaging Technologist I/II - Nuclear Medicine - New Grads Welcome!

City of Hope•Irvine, CA

3d•$47 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for its Irvine location. The role performs a wide range of nuclear medicine examinations for patients of all ages, including organ imaging, function studies, and computer analysis. The technologist assists physicians with therapeutic administration of radioisotopes under prescribed conditions and operates advanced imaging systems, including SPECT-CT, gamma cameras, a thyroid probe, PET-CT with diagnostic CT, and, when applicable, PET-MR systems. The department includes PET/CT (Biograph 600), SPECT/CT (Symbia Intevo Bold), cardiac stress testing, and a radioimmunotherapy suite. The technologist rotates among General Nuclear Medicine, Theranostics, and PET/CT. The position may include weekend and on-call scheduling.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
California State Certification in Nuclear Medicine.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification or R.T. (N) (ARRT).
BLS (AHA).
Less than 3 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience may qualify candidates for Molecular Imaging Technologist I; more than 3 years may qualify candidates for Molecular Imaging Technologist II.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Rotate between General Nuclear Medicine, Theranostics, and PET/CT.
Perform radionuclide procedures on patients of all ages, including organ imaging, function studies, and computer analysis.
Assist physicians with therapeutic administration of radioisotopes under prescribed conditions.
Perform equipment calibration checks and field uniformity checks.
Report and schedule equipment maintenance as necessary.
Use protective shielding and follow prescribed safety standards for radioactive sources.