Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Day Shift

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGlendale, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred.
A State Nuclear Medicine License is required in California and Hawaii.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is required in California and Oregon.
Venipuncture certification is required in California and Hawaii.
ARRT or NMTCB certification is required by the facility.
Venipuncture (IV) certification is required by the facility.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment.
Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists.
Subject patients to radiation.
Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies using standard laboratory techniques.
Administer intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Document pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtain pertinent patient information and provide subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Escalate questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment.
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
Coordinate patient flow and maintain procedure quality control.

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
Bachelor’s 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 Technologist (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

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

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 for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $61.00 to $83.67. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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