Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Glendale, CA
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Location: Not specified. This position involves administering radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases utilizing radioisotope equipment. The role includes performing screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining procedure quality control.

Job Details

• Education and Work Experience: Diploma or certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine (Required); Bachelors Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent (Preferred).
• Licenses/Certifications: State Nuclear Medicine License (Required in CA and HI); Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Required in CA and OR); Venipuncture certification (Required in CA and HI).
• Essential Functions: Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures. Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, weekly minimum of 40 hours.
• Submission Requirement: Applications should be submitted through the designated process.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits