Nuclear Medicine Technician II : Molecular Therapy

Hoag • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

This part-time position performs routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Nuclear Medicine Radiologist. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II must have the skills and judgment needed to cross-train in PET/CT, including contrast administration, prevention and recognition of contrast reactions, and post-processing and reconstruction of examination data.

The technologist educates patients and/or their families about procedures, administers radiopharmaceuticals, positions patients to obtain accurate and clear images, provides post-procedure instructions, and accurately documents patient information in 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.
• California Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine from ARRT (ARRT-N) or NMTCB (CNMT).

Nice To Haves

• Prior PET/CT experience.
• ARRT Computed Tomography certification 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 examination data.
• Educate patients and/or their families about procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Position patients to obtain accurate and clear images.
• Provide post-procedure instructions.
• Accurately document patient information in appropriate systems.
• Participate in call responsibility and rotation to hospital-adjacent imaging center locations, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree