The Nuclear Medicine Tech will perform a variety of imaging procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols. Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety and care.
Perform a variety of nuclear medicine imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols. Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately. Operate gamma cameras, SPECT, and/or PET/CT equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. Monitor patients throughout procedures and provide excellent patient care and education. Follow all radiation safety standards, infection control policies, and regulatory guidelines. Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation. Perform quality control procedures on imaging equipment and maintain required logs. Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Experience Required: 1 year License Required: ARRT (N), NMT from CDPH Certifications Required: AHA BLS Equipment - Siemens or Toshiba required. Experience with: Storage, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials, IV starts, HIDA scan, Cardiac stress testing, Lung Scan, Bone Scan, Thyroid Scan, Uptake, computerized documentation, isolation precautions. Experience with PILL and Whole Body Scan, I-131 Pill and Whole Body Scan, Gastric Emptying, Whole Body Bone Scan, 3 Phase Bone Scan, Limited Bone Scan, Parathyroid Scan, Perfusion Lung Scan, Perfusion/Ventilation Lung Scan, Quantitative Lung Scan, Urea Breath Test, GI Bleed, Liver Spleen Scan, WBC Scan, Gallium Scan, DAT Scan, Brain Spect, HIDA Scan, HIDA w CCK Scan, Spect Bone Scan, Muga Scan, Mekel's Scan, Lymphoscintigraphy Scan and Injection, Adernal Imaging, Cardiac Stress Test Exercise, Cardiac Stress Test Vasodialator, Cardiac Stress Test Thallium Scan, Cardiac Amlydosis
Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience and hold the necessary licenses and certifications, including ARRT (N) and NMT from CDPH. Experience with various nuclear medicine procedures and equipment is also required.
Market context
In California, contract nuclear medicine tech roles are typically driven by hospital and imaging center coverage needs, so qualified candidates can see steady interest. These positions are competitive because employers usually want current ARRT (N), CDPH NMT licensure, and hands-on experience with nuclear medicine procedures and equipment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credentials and recent procedure experience before applying.
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