Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Mission Viejo, CA

$110,000 to $150,000 + Full Benefits + Bonus

$10,000.00 sign-on bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the performance of the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances.

This includes the provision of quality patient care, timely throughput of patients, and performance of their exams. The role requires operating and performing quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment including gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices, and ancillary equipment.

The incumbent will perform PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET / CT scanner, including injection of CT Contrast Media, image acquisition, and reformatting.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualification for research trials.

The role also involves creating and programming study-specific protocols including administration, imaging, and reformatting under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director.

Requirements include working On-Call.

Required Qualifications :

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to provide on-call / call-back service as needed
• Minimum one year, full-time experience working as a CNMT
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Current BLS certification
• Current and active State of California CNMT License
• Current and active NMTCB and / or AART (N) licensure for Nuclear Medicine

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum 1 year, full-time experience performing Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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