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Nuclear Med Tech
Sonora, CA
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 13-week contract. This is a day shift position (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), Monday through Friday, working 8-hour shifts with 40 guaranteed hours per week.
Clinical Scope
You will prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment. Your responsibilities include:
- Administering radiopharmaceuticals for PET/CT imaging and other diagnostic procedures
- Preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculating doses under radiologist oversight
- Performing blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies
- Administering intravenous injections per established protocols
- Coordinating patient flow and maintaining procedure quality control
- Documenting all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and safety surveys
- Obtaining and communicating patient preparation instructions to care areas
Requirements
- Diploma or certificate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program (required); Bachelor's Degree preferred
- State Nuclear Medicine License (required in CA and HI)
- ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB certification (required in CA and OR)
- Venipuncture/IV certification (required in CA and HI)
- Minimum two years recent experience in nuclear medicine
- Current BLS certification
- Current nursing license per state of assignment
Location
Sonora, CA