Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
As an integral part of the Imaging Services Team, the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator supports radiologists in performing high-quality radionuclide imaging, therapeutic, and laboratory procedures to provide optimal service and care to people receiving care in the Hospital Imaging Department. The position performs related work as required. The role plans and directs patient and procedure activities; applies knowledge of physics, scanning techniques, and computer science; and uses nuclear imaging equipment and software to perform studies. It is responsible for the safe and efficient ordering, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation of radioactive isotopes. The technologist performs and calculates test results, considers patients’ physiologic and developmental ages, and serves patients from infancy through geriatric age. The position reviews images for positioning, technique, and identification; verifies patient identity; and reviews questionnaires, orders, requisitions, and instructions to ensure procedures are safe and appropriate. It also responds to emergencies, uses immobilization devices when needed, practices sterile technique, and prevents cross-contamination. The technologist completes patient records, paperwork, billing, and isotope documentation; prepares images in PACS for radiologist interpretation; maintains clean, stocked work areas; and may assist with scheduling, quality-control follow-up, transport, and clerical duties. Exams are completed in Cerner. The role participates in after-hours uncontrolled standby and callback and may require use of a pager while on duty or standby.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH).
- Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), or equivalent certification such as ARRT.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Organize, plan, and direct activities relating to patients and procedures in the designated area.
- Apply knowledge of physics, scanning techniques, and computer science to nuclear scanning.
- Operate nuclear imaging equipment and related computer software to perform studies.
- Order, handle, prepare, administer, and document radioactive isotopes safely and efficiently.
- Perform, compute, and calculate test results using appropriate tools to produce statistical information.
- Plan and execute procedures with consideration for patients’ physiologic and developmental ages, serving patients from infancy through geriatric age.
- Review exposed films for proper positioning, technique, and identification according to approved protocols.
- Confirm patient identity using facility-specified identifiers, including name and birth date.
- Review patient questionnaires, physician orders, requisitions, notes, and special instructions; consult with the radiologist and patient when necessary to ensure safety and appropriateness.
- Recognize emergency situations, indicate code, and administer aid as needed.
- Perform visual inspections, select appropriate equipment, and apply immobilization devices as required.
- Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of patients and instruments.
- Record pertinent patient information, complete paperwork, maintain files, and perform billing functions accurately and on time.
- Prepare required reports and isotope documentation, including ordering, storage, and disposal, in accordance with applicable requirements and radiation safety officer recommendations.
- Prepare images in PACS promptly for radiologist interpretation.
- Keep Nuclear Medicine rooms and work areas neat, orderly, prepared, and stocked; assist with ordering and stocking department supplies and equipment.
- Perform related duties outside the immediate work area as assigned, including scheduling, quality-control follow-up, transport, and clerical work.
- Participate in after-hours uncontrolled standby and callback, and use a pager when required while on duty or standby.
- Complete exams in Cerner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
