Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $56-77 per hour

Company: Stability Direct
Location: Maywood
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $56-77 per hour at Stability Direct summary:
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals and conducts diagnostic imaging procedures to detect or treat diseases using specialized equipment. Responsibilities include patient coordination, maintaining quality control in procedures, and preparing radioactive materials for medical evaluations. This position requires specific certifications and a state license to ensure the safe handling of radioactive substances in clinical environments.
Stability Direct is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Maywood, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: StaffStability Direct is pleased to announce that we have partnered with a -not-for-profit, 192 bed hospital, 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and 45 minutes to the west coast. -Ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Clinical Performance 2007-2010 as well as many five-star rating across numerous areas by HealthGrades. Provides medical care to areas of East Los Angeles, El Monte, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park, Whittier, and surrounding communities.
  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:
  
  
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  • Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
    
  • Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
    
    
    Licenses/Certifications:
    
    
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    • 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
      
    • State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required
      
      
      Facility Specific License/Certifications:
      
      
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      • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
        
      • Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
        
        
        Essential Functions:
        
        
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        • 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.
          
          Stability Direct Job ID #5315. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine TechnologistAbout Stability DirectStability Direct, Stability Healthcare's boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. - In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. - With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approach that we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.
          
          Keywords:
          Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmaceuticals, Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare, Allied Health, Patient Care, Radiation Safety, Medical Technology, Clinical Performance, HealthGrades
          

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