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Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, 10 Hour Shift
Location: Marina del Rey, California
Overview
Making a difference is difficult, but if you’re like us, you’ll know it is well worth it. As an imaging professional at Cedars-Sinai you’ll have state-of-the-art imaging technology at your disposal to help provide innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment to those that need it the most. You'll work alongside distinguished physicians and some of the most talented staff in the industry doing the incredible – for yourself and for others.
- Job Type: Per Diem
- Job Shift: Day
- Shift Duration: 10 hour
Success Profile
What makes a successful Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, 10 Hour Shift? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Compassionate
- Personable
- Technologically savvy
- Good Listener
- Deadline-oriented
- Versatile
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, 10 Hour Shift
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
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 Hospital!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
- Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
- 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. Calibrates equipment.
- 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.
- Instructs and prepares patient for exams.
- 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.
- Performs IV placement and/or venipuncture as needed for administration of radioisotopes.
Benefits:
- NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for Spring 2027 – 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
Hours: Variable
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum Associate's degree from an accredited program.
License/Certifications:
- Minimum California certification in Nuclear Medicine technology.
- Current BLS certification required.
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) preferred.
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist-Registered Technologist in Radiography (ARRT-R) preferred.
- Venipuncture and other job-related certifications as required by the imaging section preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum Two (2) years experience in an acute clinical setting, or recent graduate from an accredited school.
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Career Path
We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Imaging Technologist Trainee
- Radiologic Technologist I
- Radiologic Technologist II
- Radiologic Technologist III
- Imaging Technologist Lead
- Imaging Technologist Manager
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