Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Full-time Benefits: You will receive 21 Personal Time Off Days, 7 Holidays off and you are able to participate in our company-matched 401(k) and our Employee Assistance programs!

Our Nuclear Medicine Technologists play a crucial role in medical diagnostics and research. Our professional staff is highly skilled to administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and use advanced imaging equipment to capture images of the radioactive material within the body.

Our areas of focus include:

• PET-CT and other scans for lesion detection of neuroendocrine tumors

• Multi-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) scans to evaluate the left and right ventricles of the heart

• Noninvasive images of neuroendocrine and other tumors expressing somatostatin receptors

• Protascint scans to detect if prostate cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, adjacent tissue or bone

• Xofigo (Ra 223 dichloride) injections to treat prostate cancer resistant to medical or surgical treatments

• Skeletal Scintigraphy or bone scans to detect the spread of metastatic cancer

• Thyroid scans using Iodine-123 or Iodine-111 for the evaluation of thyroid cancers

• Zevalin regimen to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine physician, performs high-quality radionuclide imaging and non-imaging studies, including administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating instruments, applying various imaging techniques, and positioning patients to provide maximum diagnostic information.

• Handles multiple room assignments and various types of exams daily.

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and assists with other activities necessary for the department's day-to-day operation.

• Position may require cross-training in additional modalities as directed by the Director of Radiation/Imaging Services.

• Shares responsibility for maintaining efficient scheduling, patient flow, and quality assurance, as well as being aware of fiscal soundness within the division.

• Operates all routine Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography equipment safely and proficiently.

• Abides by and enforces all JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols, and policies, performing these responsibilities ethically and in line with the organization's values.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school

Minimum Experience Required

• Two years of experience in a hospital setting

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT (N), or a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

• Must have an active BLS certification.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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