Nuclear Med Tech at Rancho Mirage, CA- Contract

Job summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals while ensuring patient safety and adherence to radiation protection standards. This role involves preparing and administering radioactive materials, operating nuclear medicine imaging equipment, and accurately documenting patient data and procedure results.

Job duties:

• Demonstrate proficiency in all nuclear medicine procedures
• Assist with special patient positioning based on individual needs
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials
• Perform radioactive decay calculations and study data analysis
• Calibrate instruments and monitor for equipment malfunction trends
• Operate imaging and auxiliary equipment per established protocols

Requirements:

• CNMT or ARRT or NMTCB or ASCP certification
• California State License required
• BLS certification required
• 1-7 years of experience required