PET​/CT Technologist - PET Imaging - Per Diem ; Non-Exempt; Union

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Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus time type:
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REQAs 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.
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* 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.
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* 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…