Nuclear Medicine Technologist

LA County

We are currently accepting applications for Nuclear Medicine Technologists for the following positions:

• *Full-time Position: $193,104 per year. *Effective hourly rate of pay = $92.83*
• **Part-time: $121.50/hr** = Premium Rate of Pay for Hours Worked on Sat & Sun**
• No after hours on-call or standby required.
• *4-Day Work-Week*
• Excellent Benefits
• RECENT GRADUATES ARE WELCOME

Pacific Medical Imaging, Inc. has been the leading mobile Nuclear Medicine service provider in California for more than forty years. We are located in the Los Angeles/Orange County area in the city of Santa Fe Springs, CA. Qualified applicants must have California NMT certification. RECENT GRADUATES WELCOME.

*Full-time annual pay based on working 4 ten-hour days (40 hours) per week, effective pay rate = $92.83/hr. Days and number of hours can fluctuate.

**Premium Rate of Pay of $121.50/hr applies only to hours worked on Sat& Sun.

Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Purpose: Conducts diagnostic and evaluative studies by utilizing the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides.

Duties:

• Drives vehicles to customer and vendor locations. (Small van. Easy to drive.)
• Loads and unloads mobile imaging equipment and related accessories, radiopharmaceuticals, and/or supplies. (Easy winch and fold-out ramp loading system.)
• Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the radiologist; entering anticipated services to patient log.
• Screens patients for appropriateness criteria and pharmaceutical and other contraindications by obtaining relevant patient history, reviewing order/request and other medical records, and questioning patients.
• Comforts patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining procedure and nuclear medicine equipment.
• Treats patients by performing imaging and flow study procedures; operating radioscopic equipment to conduct tests; preparing, dispensing, and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Monitors patients during procedure(s) by maintaining vital sign records; recognizing emergency patient conditions; initiating lifesaving first aid as necessary; performing Nuclear Medicine tests and procedures.
• Maintains and adheres to company’s Radiation safety Policies and Procedures including ALARA principles - Prepares reports by collecting, inputting, and retrieving study data on radiology management system, completes other reports and paperwork such as billing, QC, etc.
• Maintains nuclear medicine equipment and supplies by cleaning equipment; performing preventive maintenance and Q.C. procedures; troubleshooting problems; performing minor repairs as qualified and authorized; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.
• Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards and protocols. - Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, company and hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Enhances nuclear medicine and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, and maintaining a positive and respectful attitude toward co-workers and the company’s customers and their patients and staff.
• Other duties and tasks assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications/Character Traits: Thoroughness, Good Bedside Manner, Problem Solving, Use of Medical Technologies, Job Knowledge, Quality Focus, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Preparing Radiopharmaceutical Doses and Source Samples, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Analyzing Information, Informing Others, Positive and Cooperative/Teamwork Attitude, Honesty, Dependability, Loyalty, Work Ethic.

Job Type: Full-Time with benefits and Part-time positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $81.00 - $121.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have Nuclear Medicine training?

License/Certification:

• California Nuclear Medicine Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person