Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Full Time, Day Shift)

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:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required


• 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.


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