Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Santa Monica, CA
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Radiology / Cardiology – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (07:00–15:30), rotating call required

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures for adult and geriatric patients

• Conduct bone scans (3-phase, limited, whole body), myocardial perfusion studies, lung scans, renal flow studies, brain scans, liver/spleen imaging, and thyroid studies

• Perform SPECT imaging including cardiac, bone, renal, liver, and brain studies

• Administer pharmacologic stress agents (Adenosine, Persantine) and exercise stress testing

• Perform lymphoscintigraphy studies, including direct injection of radiotracers

• Start and maintain IV access and monitor patients throughout procedures

• Perform ER and Adult ICU nuclear medicine procedures as needed

• Utilize PACS and Epic EMR for image management and documentation

• Maintain radiation safety, infection control, and aseptic technique standards

• Participate in rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

• Experience in hospital and community hospital settings required

• Ability to perform lymphoscintigraphy independently (required)

• Experience with cardiac, renal, pulmonary, and oncologic nuclear studies

• Ability to work rotating call shifts, weekends, and holidays

• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability in a high-acuity imaging environment

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB or ARRT-N) – required, active and in hand

• BLS (American Heart Association) – required, active and in hand

• State Nuclear Medicine License (CA) – required, active and in hand