Location: Inglewood, CA

Shift: Night : 1900-0730, Per Diem, 1 year contract

Start: ASAP

Job Description:

Nuclear medicine technologist's responsibilities include operating imaging equipment and ensuring the safety of all medical staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.





• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.





• Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.





• Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.





• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.





• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.





• Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.





• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.





• Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.





• Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.

Education/ Experience:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.





• Must have 1+ years of recent Nuclear Medicine Tech experience

Certifications:

• A state license and certification to practice nuclear medicine





• BLS is required.





• Nuclear Medicine Certification

Other Mandatory Requirements:

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 required