Nuclear Med Technologist

Nitelines Usa•Long Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in Nuclear Medicine and PT/CT.
Hold a current and valid ARRT (N) certification and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
Demonstrated experience starting Intravenous (IV), radiopharmaceutical injections, and contrast injections.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Picture Achieving & Communication Systems (PACS) work experience.

Nice To Haves

IV certification is preferred but not required.
AGFA PACS experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Independently operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT scanner equipment to perform variety of complex NM and PET/CT imaging exams and follow strict NM safety practices established by national standards.
Receive patients, explain method of procedure(s), position patients, select and set technical parameters, set up and adjust accessory equipment for imaging.
Operate computerized NM and PET/CT camera imaging systems and other specialized equipment.
Perform clinical diagnostic examinations and procedures utilizing calibrated radio tracers and radiopharmaceuticals, i.e., PET and PET/CT, general and cardiac studies producing high quality nuclear medicine static, dynamic, and Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT).
Perform complex clinical diagnostic laboratory examination.
Set up NM and PET/CT suite assuring that sterile supplies, radiopharmaceutical or radio tracers are calibrated properly, catheters, and other required equipment and supplies are present and available.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceutical or radio tracers and contrast material intravenously under close supervision of radiologist(s), but not independently as required.
Perform related clerical duties such as sending images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System, archiving images, post processing images, and case editing of computer requests and reports.
Maintain records and enter patient information using the Radiology Vista Package, and the Computerized Patient Record System.