Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Part-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. Job Summary: Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Requirements

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
Subjects patients to radiation.
Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.