Nuclear Medicine Tech I - 8-Hour Day Shift - $7,500 Hiring Incentive!
About The Position
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform Nuclear Medicine studies from basic to somewhat complex protocols and therapies and transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging or prep area while demonstrating medication and radiation safety and security.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiological program required
- Nuclear Medicine Certification (CNMT) from The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or an R.T. (ARRT, N) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- California Nuclear Medicine Technologist required
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Nice To Haves
- CT certification from ARRT preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date
- 2 years of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs Nuclear Medicine/therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Computed Tomography (CT) exams on gamma, hybrid, and portable scanners, as well as radionuclide therapy
- Reviews all Nuclear Medicine/therapy, PET and CT images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems
- Performs section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification
- Maintains room supply inventory to meet procedure requirements
- May assist physicians performing procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with sterile technique and infection control policies and practices
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals/medications to include imaging and adjunctive medications and follows hospital guidelines in the handling of radioactive/non-radioactive medications in compliance with all medication and radiation safety requirements
- Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams
- Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as “out of service”
- Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees, such as The Joint Commission, safety audits, turn around time (TAT) projects, and customer service
- Expected to assist in maintaining records associated with IAC accreditation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
