Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About the role

The Nuclear Medicine Coordinator supports the radiologists in performing high quality radionuclide imaging, therapeutic, and lab procedures to ensure optimal service and care to every patient.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of physics, scanning techniques, 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.
• Reviews exposed films for proper positioning, technique, and identification as per approved protocols.
• Confirms patient identification by using facility-specified identifiers (name and birth date).
• 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.
• Performs visual inspections, selects appropriate equipment, and applies immobilization devices as required.
• P 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. Administers 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 images in the PACS timely 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, QC 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.
• Complete exams in timely manner in Cerner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH).
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CNMT (NMTCB) Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB OR equivalent (i.e., ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed for this position.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.96 - $91.73.

Schedule

The position operates on a 8-hour day schedule.