PET/CT Technologist - PET Imaging - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles seeks a PET/CT Technologist to support radiologists in high-quality radionuclide imaging, CT, and related lab procedures within the Imaging Services Team.

The role requires knowledge of PET/CT equipment, nuclear medicine principles, and safe handling of radioactive isotopes, with duties spanning from ordering to documentation and after-hours standby.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiography program.
• Licensing/certification as required (CA DPH, NMTCB, ARRT).
• Ability to work with physicians, staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs patient procedures in the designated area.
• Maintains safe handling and documentation of radioactive isotopes.
• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots issues.
• Reviews patient positioning and protocol with radiologist.
• Maintains records, billing and isotope documentation.
• Participates in after-hours standby and on-call duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Radiography Training Program

Job description

As an integral part of the Imaging Services Team, the PET/CT Technologist provides support for the radiologists in the performance of high-quality radionuclide imaging, Computerize Tomography, and lab procedures to assure optimum service and care to every person passing through the Imaging Department. 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 and CT.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of PET equipment, CT, 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.
• Performs equipment visual inspections, quality checks, and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.
• Procedures are planned and executed considering physiologic and developmental age.
• Reviews examination for proper positioning, technique and identification as per approved protocols. Selects appropriate equipment and applies immobilization devices as required.
• Confirms patient identification using the appropriate hospital identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Reviews patient questionnaire, doctor’s 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.
• 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 PET/CT rooms/work areas neat, orderly, and prepared and assures exam room is stocked with appropriate supplies.
• 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 standby.
• Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program (must have Licenses/Certifications required under this field) *AND/OR Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiography Training Program (must have Licenses/Certifications required under this field)
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref 1 year Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Computerized Tomography.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req PET/CT Technologist
• If Graduate of Nuclear Technology Program Must have:
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) OR ARRT (RT (N))
• OR If Graduate of Radiography Training Program Must have:
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CA)
• Radiography (ARRT) (RT (R))
• PET Technologist (NMTCB) (PET)
• OR If Graduate of both Nuclear Technology AND Radiography Training Program Must have:
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH)
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) or ARRT (RT)(N)
• Radiography (ARRT) (RT (R))
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req 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 $49.30 - $83.81. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.