Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistLocation: Long Beach Medical CenterDepartment: Nuclear MedicineStatus: Full TimeShift: Days (8hr)Pay Range*: $60.00/hr - $87.00/hr$5,000.00 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.Position SummaryThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing radioactive isotopes for administration to the patient, operating radioscopic equipment, such as scintillation detectors to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in a specific body area of a patient.Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the JobOperates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas.Performs laboratory tests, such as blood volume, red cell survival and fat absorption studies on body specimens.Studies and computes results of laboratory tests. Calculates test results, using electric calculator and monograms, following specified statistical procedures.Calibrates equipment according to knowledge of standard settings to produce products of required diagnostic quality.Keeps records of tests conducted and test results. Records the disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.Assists with training of students and new-hire personnel to provide quality education, instruction, and orientation to the Radiology Department.Responsible for quality control studies and records.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience:1+ year full-time experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology, including didactic experience in approved department.Education/Licensure/Certification:California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) required.Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.