Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary:

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you play a crucial role under the supervision of the Director of Imaging Services or Radiology Manager.

Your responsibilities include administering radioactive isotopes for diagnostic imaging and therapy purposes.

You perform a variety of procedures involving patient care, quality control, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic treatments, and radiation safety, all under the guidance of a Nuclear Medicine physician.

Your role demands technical proficiency in performing procedures independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Experience:


* Previous experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is preferred.


* Medical or hospital experience preferred.

Skills:


* Familiar with Nuclear Medicine Technology policies, procedures, and protocols.


* Familiar with state and federal accreditation standards, mandates, and regulations.


* Knowledgeable and sensitive to HIPAA compliance in the delivery of care.


* Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population demographic.

Education:


* High school graduate or equivalent.


* Satisfactory completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program from an approved medical school.

Licensures/Certification:


* Current State of California Radiologic Technologist license (CRT).


* Current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by (CNMT) or (ARRT).


* Must successfully complete and maintain an AHA BLS certification.


* Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.


* Must successfully complete and maintain Annual Ancillary Clinical Care Swank Stroke Education within the first 30 days of employment or transfer. 

Specific Responsibilities:


* Patient Care Responsibilities:
+ Obtains and records initial patient history and establishes procedure priorities according to patient age, condition, and procedure to be performed.
+ Takes images of specified body areas/parts as ordered by the referring physician, following established procedures and within standard time frames.
+ Verifies orders for procedure, consent for procedure, and completes exam appropriately.
+ Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking images.

Positions and instructs patient.
+ Obtains medical history from chart and/or patient pertinent to the procedure requested.
+ Ensures appropriate procedure is performed.

Consults with the Radiologist in regard to variations in performing tests when unable to follow established protocol.
+ Maintains patient safety while performing procedures.
+ Properly processes and submits images to physician for interpretation in a timely manner.
+ Assists in transpor...