Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PMOB Radiation Oncology - Per Diem 8 Hour Days

About the role

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist supports the Imaging Services Team by performing high-quality radionuclide imaging, therapeutic, and lab procedures. This role involves organizing, planning, and directing activities related to patients and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge 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.
• Performs, computes, and calculates test results using appropriate tools to produce specific statistical information.
• Reviews examinations for proper positioning, technique, and identification according to approved protocols.
• Confirms patient identification using appropriate hospital identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Reviews patient questionnaires, doctor’s orders, and requisitions for physician notes and/or special instructions, and discusses with radiologist and patient if necessary.
• Recognizes emergency situations, indicates codes, and 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.
• Prepares examinations for interpretation by radiologists.
• Keeps Nuclear Medicine rooms/work areas neat, orderly, and prepared and ensures exam rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies. Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties outside immediate work area as assigned or required (e.g., scheduling, QC follow-up, transport, clerical).
• Participates in after-hours uncontrolled standby and call-backs. Position may require the use of a pager while on duty and while on standby.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(N)) from the NMTCB or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$53.00 - $87.45 per hour

Schedule

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