Nuclear Medicine Technician II : Molecular Therapy
About The Position
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Nuclear Medicine and/or Molecular Imaging & Therapy departments are state- and nationally registered professionals who use the skills and judgment needed to obtain quality nuclear medicine studies. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II performs routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Nuclear Medicine Radiologist. The role also requires the ability to cross-train in PET/CT, including contrast administration, prevention and recognition of contrast reactions, and post-processing and reconstruction of exam data. Technologists educate patients and/or families about procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, position patients to obtain clear and accurate images, provide post-procedure instructions, and accurately document patient information in the appropriate systems. The position may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital-adjacent imaging center locations. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher.
- Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
- At least 3 years of continuous experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- State of California Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license.
- AHA BLS Certification.
- Advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine from ARRT-N or NMTCB-CNMT.
Nice To Haves
- Prior PET/CT experience is preferred.
- Advanced certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography is required for technologists performing PET/CT.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Nuclear Medicine Radiologist.
- Cross-train in PET/CT, including contrast administration, prevention and recognition of contrast reactions, and post-processing and reconstruction of exam data.
- Educate patients and/or families about procedures.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Position patients to obtain accurate and clear images.
- Provide post-procedure instructions.
- Accurately document patient information in the appropriate systems.
- Participate in call responsibilities and rotation to hospital-adjacent imaging center locations, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
