Nuclear Med Technologist, Full Time, Days

Performs nuclear medicine and PET exams maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort.  Exams include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Technical skills in nuclear medicine technology
• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Skilled in the use of radioisotopes
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in ALARA, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radioisotope exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California DHS License (N) (R)
• ARRT certification in CT and/or NMTCB certification in PET
• Two (2) years training in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine Technology
• CPR/BLS
• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
• Two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting performing nuclear medicine technology with fusion imaging.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V