Nuclear Medicine Technologist ll

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News and World Report, 2023-24.

Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists and imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform Nuclear Medicine studies from basic to somewhat complex protocols and therapies and transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging or prep area while demonstrating medication and radiation safety and security.

We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Nuclear Medicine Techs!

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Performs Nuclear Medicine/therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Computed Tomography (CT) exams on gamma, hybrid, and portable scanners, as well as radionuclide therapy
• Reviews all Nuclear Medicine/therapy, PET and CT images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems
• Performs section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification
• Maintains room supply inventory to meet procedure requirements
• May assist physicians performing procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with sterile technique and infection control policies and practices
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals/medications to include imaging and adjunctive medications and follows hospital guidelines in the handling of radioactive/non-radioactive medications in compliance with all medication and radiation safety requirements
• Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams
• Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as “out of service”
• Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees, such as The Joint Commission, safety audits, turn around time (TAT) projects, and customer service
• Expected to assist in maintaining records associated with IAC accreditation

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiological program required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Nuclear Medicine Certification (CNMT) from The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or an R.T. (ARRT, N) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• California Nuclear Medicine Technologist required
• CT certification from ARRT required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

• 2 years of Nuclear Medicine experience required

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