Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Direct Hire - Days - Santa Monica, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading medical center in Santa Monica, CA, to find a skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions.

Hiring Bonus: $10,000 for eligible external hires

Responsibilities:

• Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures: Conduct a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and specialized equipment, following physician orders and established protocols.
• Patient Care: Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring proper dosages and radiation safety. Explain procedures to patients, addressing any concerns they may have.
• Image Acquisition: Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment, such as gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners, to obtain high-quality images.
• Data Analysis: Process and analyze imaging data to produce accurate results for physician interpretation.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality control measures to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including procedures performed, dosages administered, and any relevant observations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Training: Completion of an AMA-approved radiologic technologist training program.
• Certifications:
  • Upon hire:
    • National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR National Registered Technologist (NRT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology
    • California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
    • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience:
  • 6 months of experience during the last year, or a minimum of 2 years full-time experience with an absence from nuclear medicine of no more than 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in nuclear medicine (not required if a recent graduate from an approved technician training program).

Hospital Highlights:

• State-of-the-art nuclear medicine department with advanced imaging technology
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package