Nuclear Med Tech
About The Position
As a Nuclear Med Tech at California Hospital Medical Center, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides. You will perform Nuclear Medicine procedures and use radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. The role includes providing appropriate patient care, recognizing conditions essential to successful procedures, administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating equipment, and adhering to radiation safety requirements. Success requires current certification, advanced technical expertise, attention to detail, a thorough understanding of radiation safety, compassionate patient care, and dedication to precise imaging. California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in downtown Los Angeles. It provides a range of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. The hospital is part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology school.
- Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT).
- California Nuclear Medicine license.
- Registered Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA.
- Basic Life Support (CPR).
- Fire Safety training within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Review procedure requisitions for the requested procedure, the patient’s condition, and any special notes or comments.
- Refer to the department manual to ensure all required views are taken.
- Label images as required and evaluate them for technical quality before submitting the study to the radiologist.
- Verify the requested examination against the physician’s written orders before performing the exam.
- Check the radionuclide label and measure the prescribed radioactive dose for the patient with a dose calibrator.
- Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures using radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners.
- Provide appropriate patient care, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and follow radiation safety requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
