Nuclear Med Tech
About The Position
The Nuclear Med Tech prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients and operates radioscopic equipment, including scintillation detectors to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of isotope concentrations in specific body areas. The role ensures hospital-mandated safety precautions are followed and is accountable for nuclear medicine quality control and quality improvement activities. The technologist ensures regulatory requirements are met and documented, produces reports for hospital and regulatory agencies, maintains nuclear medicine equipment in good repair, and notifies the Department Director when capital expenditures are needed. Other duties may be required.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience.
- Certification as a Radiologic Technology by the State of California.
- Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technician by the State of California.
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Analytical and grammatical skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Responsibilities
- Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
- Operate radioscopic equipment, including scintillation detectors and scanners, to measure and record isotope concentrations.
- Follow all hospital-mandated safety precautions.
- Manage quality control and quality improvement activities within nuclear medicine.
- Ensure regulatory requirements are met and documented.
- Produce reports for hospital and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure nuclear medicine equipment is kept in good repair.
- Notify the Department Director of the need for capital expenditures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
