Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Costa Mesa, CA
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8-Hour (Variable start time 06:30–09:30, Monday–Saturday)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures for adult and pediatric patients in hospital and clinic settings

• Conduct nuclear cardiology studies including myocardial perfusion imaging and pharmacological or exercise stress testing

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals following safety, storage, handling, and disposal regulations

• Perform PET, SPECT, and general nuclear medicine imaging studies

• Conduct bone scans (limited, whole body, and three-phase), brain scans, lung scans, renal studies, thyroid studies, and tumor localization procedures

• Assist with specialized procedures such as HIDA scans, gastric emptying studies, and cancer surveys

• Draw venous blood, start and maintain IVs, and follow isolation precautions

• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment (Client, Philips, Siemens)

• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record system

• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and departmental policies

• Participate in teaching hospital workflows and support research PET imaging when scheduled

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

• Experience performing nuclear cardiology and general nuclear medicine procedures

• Experience with myocardial perfusion studies and stress testing (exercise and pharmacological)

• Strong knowledge of radioactive material safety and handling

• Ability to work in hospital, clinic, and nuclear cardiology settings

• Experience caring for adult patient populations

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and patient care skills

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active California State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License (required, in hand)

• ARRT (N) – Nuclear Medicine (required)

• CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)

• NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (required)

• BLS – Basic Life Support (required, active)