Nuclear Medicine Tech - PMOB Rad Onc - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 151,867,000 - 250,583,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support radionuclide imaging, therapeutic and lab procedures, ensuring optimum patient care. The role requires a CNMT/ARRT certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of experience, with proficiency in MS Office.

This is an on-site position in Pasadena, CA within USC's Imaging Services. The technologist will handle safe isotope management, documentation, and collaboration with radiologists to provide high-quality

Qualifications

• Complete an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• 1 year Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct patient procedures and areas.
• Operate nuclear imaging equipment and software.
• Ensure safe handling, preparation, and documentation of radioactive isotopes.
• Review patient information, orders, and safety protocols.
• Record results and assist radiologists as needed.
• Maintain sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

MS Office

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

As an integral part of the Imaging Services Team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides support in the performance of high quality radionuclide imaging, therapeutic and lab procedures to assure optimum service and care to every patient. Provides related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of physics, scanning technique, and computer science skills related to nuclear scanning.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of nuclear imaging equipment and computer software necessary to perform studies.
• Directly responsible for safe and efficient ordering, handling, preparation, administration and documentation of radioactive isotopes.
• Performs, computes and calculates test results using appropriate tools necessary to produce specific statistical information.
• Procedures are planned and executed considering physiologic and developmental age. Serves ages infant through geriatric.
• Reviews examination for proper positioning, technique and identification as per approved protocols.
• Confirms patient identification using the appropriate hospital identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Reviews patient questionnaire, doctors order and requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with radiologist and patient if necessary, to assure safety and appropriateness.
• Recognizes emergency situations, indicate code and properly administer aid as needed.
• Performs visual inspections, selects appropriate equipment and applies immobilization devices as required.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patient and instruments.
• Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files.
• Performs billing functions timely and accurately.
• Administrates the preparation of reports and isotopes documentation (i.e. ordering, storage and disposal) as required by local, State and federal requirements and radiation safety officer’s recommendations.
• Prepares examination for interpretation by radiologist.
• Keeps Nuclear Medicine rooms/work areas neat, orderly, and prepared and assures exam room is stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.
• Willingly performs other related duties outside immediate work area as assigned or required (i.e., scheduling, Q.C. follow-up, transport, clerical).
• Participates in after hours uncontrolled standby and call back.
• Position may require the use of a pager while on duty and while on stand by.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• 1 year Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), the certification may be obtained through a historical education eligibility pathway, including the former 'On the Job' (OTJ) option. Although the OTJ pathway was retired in 2015, individuals who obtained and have maintained active NMTCB certification prior to its retirement are considered to have met the educational requirements.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CNMT (NMTCB) and/or R.T.(N)(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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