Nuclear Medicine Tech - Contract - Orange, CA
VitalHire•Orange, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a contract position in Orange, California. This role involves performing a variety of nuclear medicine imaging procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety and care. The technologist will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, performing quality control, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience required.
- ARRT (N), NMT from CDPH license required.
- AHA BLS certification required.
- Experience with Siemens or Toshiba equipment required.
- Experience with storage, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Experience with IV starts.
- Experience with HIDA scan.
- Experience with Cardiac stress testing.
- Experience with Lung Scan.
- Experience with Bone Scan.
- Experience with Thyroid Scan.
- Experience with Uptake.
- Experience with computerized documentation.
- Experience with isolation precautions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PILL and Whole Body Scan
- Experience with I-131 Pill and Whole Body Scan
- Experience with Gastric Emptying
- Experience with Whole Body Bone Scan
- Experience with 3 Phase Bone Scan
- Experience with Limited Bone Scan
- Experience with Parathyroid Scan
- Experience with Perfusion Lung Scan
- Experience with Perfusion/Ventilation Lung Scan
- Experience with Quantitative Lung Scan
- Experience with Urea Breath Test
- Experience with GI Bleed
- Experience with Liver Spleen Scan
- Experience with WBC Scan
- Experience with Gallium Scan
- Experience with DAT Scan
- Experience with Brain Spect
- Experience with HIDA Scan
- Experience with HIDA w CCK Scan
- Experience with Spect Bone Scan
- Experience with Muga Scan
- Experience with Mekel's Scan
- Experience with Lymphoscintigraphy Scan and Injection
- Experience with Adernal Imaging
- Experience with Cardiac Stress Test Exercise
- Experience with Cardiac Stress Test Vasodialator
- Experience with Cardiac Stress Test Thallium Scan
- Experience with Cardiac Amlydosis
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of nuclear medicine imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.
- Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
- Operate gamma cameras, SPECT, and/or PET/CT equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
- Monitor patients throughout procedures and provide excellent patient care and education.
- Follow all radiation safety standards, infection control policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
- Perform quality control procedures on imaging equipment and maintain required logs.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
