Nuclear Medicine Tech - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Cedars-Sinai

Description

Job Description 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? News & World Report,
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.

As a Per Diem 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.

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
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
Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiological program required
Nuclear Medicine Certification (CNMT) from The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or an R.California Nuclear Medicine Technologist required

Keywords:
Nuclear Medicine, Imaging, Radiology, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Per Diem, Per-Diem, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California
About Us 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. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.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.

Working Title :
Nuclear Medicine Tech - Per Diem - 8-Hour Day Shift

Department :
IMG Nuclear Med

Business Entity :
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Nuclear/Invasive

Overtime Status :
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour