Nuclear Medicine Technologist II: Irvine Nuclear Medicine
Hoag Health System · Irvine, California, United States
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The Nuclear Medicine Technologists of the Nuclear Medicine and/or Molecular Imaging & Therapy departments are state and nationally registered professionals who possesses the required skills and judgement necessary to obtain quality nuclear medicine studies.
- The technologist II will work under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and the Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist II must also possess the required skills and judgment necessary to cross train into the area of PET/CT.
- This includes contrast administration, prevention and recognition of contrast reactions, post processing and reconstruction of exam data.
- Technologists are responsible for educating the patient and/or family about the procedure, administering radiopharmaceuticals, positioning patient for accurate and clear images, and providing post procedure instructions.
- The technologist accurately documents all patient information in the appropriate systems.
- All Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree or higher. Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program required.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years continuous experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Prior PET/CT experience is preferred.
License Required:
State of California Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license
Certifications Required
- AHA BLS Certification is required.
- Advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT-N or NMTCB-CNMT
Certifications Preferred
Advanced certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (required for techs performing PET/CT)