Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23.
Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.
We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Nuclear Medicine Techs!
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform Nuclear Medicine studies from basic to somewhat complex protocols and therapies and transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging or prep area while demonstrating medication and radiation safety and security.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Performs Nuclear Medicine/therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Computed Tomography (CT) exams on gamma, hybrid, and portable scanners, as well as radionuclide therapy
- Reviews all Nuclear Medicine/therapy, PET and CT images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems
- Performs section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification
- Maintains room supply inventory to meet procedure requirements
- May assist physicians performing procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with sterile technique and infection control policies and practices
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals/medications to include imaging and adjunctive medications and follows hospital guidelines in the handling of radioactive/non-radioactive medications in compliance with all medication and radiation safety requirements
- Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams
- Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as “out of service”
- Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees, such as The Joint Commission, safety audits, turn around time (TAT) projects, and customer service
- Expected to assist in maintaining records associated with IAC accreditation
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiological program required
Licenses & Certifications:
- Nuclear Medicine Certification (CNMT) from The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or an R.T. (ARRT, N) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- California Nuclear Medicine Technologist required
- CT certification from ARRT preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Experience:
- 2 years of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
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Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID
: 2870
Working Title
: Nuclear Medicine Tech I - 8-Hour Day Shift - $10,000 Hiring Incentive!
Department
: IMG Nuclear Med
Business Entity
: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category
: Imaging
Job Specialty
: Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status
: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift
: Day
Shift Duration
: 8 hour
Base Pay
: $40.82 - $63.27
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars - Sinai 's EEO and AA Policy Statement
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