Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

Nuclear Medicine Technology is a medical specialty that utilizes radioactive materials to make diagnostic evaluation of the anatomic and/or physiologic conditions of the human body and to provide therapeutic treatment with unsealed radioactive sources.

Under the direction of a licensed authorized user or license designee, you will apply the art and skill of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics for all ages through safe and effective use of radionuclides.

You will provide support to multiple sites, including but not limited to Westwood, Santa Monica and Santa Clarita as requested by the chief technologist, according to business need.
In this role you will apply knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure of the general public, patients, fellow workers, and self to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient interviews, instruction, and care
• Preparation, quality control, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceutical compounds
• Handling/preparation/witnessing and administration (under direct MD supervision) of adjunctive medications
• Execution of patient imaging and therapeutic procedures including computer processing and image enhancement
• Laboratory testing

Salary range: $58.46 - $77.11 / Hourly