Nuclear Medicine Tech III - HHC Isc1206d Molecular Therapy (Irvine, CA, US, 92602)

Salary Range: $53.1200 - $81.6700 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologists of the Nuclear Medicine and/or Molecular Imaging and therapy departments are state and nationally registered professionals who possess the required skills and judgment necessary to obtain quality nuclear medicine studies.

• The Technologist III will work under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and the Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to perform all routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures.

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist III 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.

• Able to work independently as a lead technologist, assist in the handling of patient relations concerns, and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the technical supervisor.

• Assists with assessment, planning, and implementation of the daily schedule and delivery of patient care.

• Monitors equipment, and supplies inventory, and assists with daily charge review as required by technical supervisor.

• Technologists are responsible for educating the patient and/or family about the procedure, administering radiopharmaceuticals, positioning the 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

• Associate degree or higher. Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program is required.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of 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)

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.