Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-time, 7AM Shift

Hours: 7 a.m. eight hour shift.

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under general supervision and performs diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Procures, prepares, administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in accordance with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice.  Always ensures medication security. May perform procedures on the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

Prepares measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. They are responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements and participates in CQI activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•    Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
•    Performs IV placement and/or venipuncture as needed for administration of radioisotopes.
•    Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
•    Calibrates equipment.
•    Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician.
•    Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on photographic film.
•    Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.
•    Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
•    Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
•    Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
•    Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
•    Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
•    Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
•    Takes calls according to monthly schedule, after regular department hours.
•    Compiles and maintains quality assurance information.

 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of Assoc. Degree/College Diploma required. 
• Two (2) years experience in an acute clinical setting, or recent graduate from an accredited school. 
• Certified by the State of California to practice and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (required).
• Basic computer knowledge (required).

Preferred: 

• ARRT or CRT (preferred).

Benefits:

• NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for December 2026 – state of the art and double the size!
• Amazing benefits for Full-time and Part-time, including Tuition Reimbursement!
• High employee satisfaction scores!
• Advancement and leadership opportunities !
• Tuition Assistance Plans: We offer the following on the first day of employment!
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by job description), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs. 
  • Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.
  • Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization. This program is for attaining the following degrees:
  • Bachelor’s: BSN, Chemistry, Medical Technology or Science. 
  • Master’s: MSN, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physical Therapy doctorate. 
  • Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given