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

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 141,265,000 - 240,149,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Keck Medicine) seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves organizing patient procedures, operating PET/CT equipment, and ensuring safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.

You will perform, document and bill for studies, while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety. The position requires licensure in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography, teamwork, and independent work capability.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program with required licenses.
• Strong ability to work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area.
• Performs, computes and calculates test results using appropriate tools necessary to produce specific statistical information.
• Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physician collaboration

Patient interaction

Communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Radiography Training Program

Job description

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, indicates code and properly administers 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

• High School or equivalent
• 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)
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Able to function independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Licenses/Certifications

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))

• 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 $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.

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