CommonSpirit Health

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CommonSpirit Health$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or equivalent education.
  • One year of full-time experience or clinical internship in an acute care setting.
  • Valid Nuclear Medical Technologist certification from California.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist credential necessary.
  • Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology certification required.
  • Associates Degree in Science preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and prepare radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Operate advanced imaging equipment including gamma cameras and PET scanners.
  • Acquire high-quality imaging for physician interpretation.
  • Document all procedures and manage radioactive materials from receipt to disposal.
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare disciplines to coordinate patient care.
  • Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols and standards.

Benefits

  • Supportive environment for professional growth and development.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety.
  • Opportunities to work with advanced imaging technologies.
  • Engagement with a collaborative healthcare team.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be instrumental in performing specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, providing critical insights into organ function and disease processes to guide patient care.Every day you will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., gamma cameras, PET scanners), acquire high-quality images, and process data for physician interpretation. You will be expected to ensure patient safety and comfort, adhere to strict radiation safety protocols, and meticulously document all procedures and radioactive materials from receipt to disposal, contributing directly to accurate diagnosis and treatment.To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong scientific and technical aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and an unwavering commitment to radiation safety and precise diagnostic imaging.

  • Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
  • Encourages involvement of patient, family, significant other in decision making related to plan of care.
  • Maintains current NMTCB and CRT licensure.
  • Effectively coordinates patient care with physicians and and other disciplines involved.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of radiation protection by use of ALARA standards.
  • Demonstrates consistent use of radiation protection devices for both patient and hospital personnel.
Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate
  • One year full time work experience or clinical internship in an acute care setting.
  • Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA
  • Basic Life Support - CPR
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology

Preferred

  • Associates Of Science

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