Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under general supervision and performs diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Procures, prepares, administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in accordance with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice. Always ensures medication security. May perform procedures on the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

Prepares measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. They are responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements and participates in CQI activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Performs IV placement and/or venipuncture as needed for administration of radioisotopes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Assoc. Degree/College Diploma required.
• Two (2) years experience in an acute clinical setting, or recent graduate from an accredited school.
• Certified by the State of California to practice and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (required).
• Basic computer knowledge (required).

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