Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Specialist

The Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic studies utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment with minimal supervision.

The duties include:

• Obtaining and evaluating patient-related information to produce appropriate images.
• Demonstrating knowledge of age-related information to produce suitable images.
• Providing quality services to client facilities and patients.
• Performing diagnostic studies, selecting the proper technique/protocol to obtain the best data.
• Administering intravenous or venous line injections of radiopharmaceuticals as authorized by the physician.
• Operating and manipulating gamma camera to produce and process images.
• Providing safe transfers and assistance to patients.
• Operating equipment safely and according to equipment and client facility guidelines.
• Preventing the transfer of infection and blood-borne contaminants.
• Complying with work instructions and meeting quality and quantity criteria of client facility.
• Complying with policies and procedures of Quik Travel Staffing and client facility.
• Performing assignments in an independent and professional manner.
• Maintaining current skills to perform the above duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Observing and maintaining compliance with all applicable client facility, JCAHO, Federal, State, and County regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current License/Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR card and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification if required.
• Must have CA License In Hand to Apply.