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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist HealthGlendale🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Adventist Health, where you will join a Magnet-designated team committed to professional empowerment and high-impact patient care. This role is perfect for a skilled, detail-oriented professional looking to thrive in a collaborative environment that offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. Apply today to bring your expertise to a leading healthcare provider and grow within a supportive, diverse community.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationGlendale, United States
Patient Care

Job description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

  • Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

  • State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
  • Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
  • Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
  • Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
  • Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
  • Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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