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Nuclear Medicine Tech - PMOB Rad Onc - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California · Pasadena, Texas, US

As an integral part of the Imaging Services Team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides support in the performance of high quality radionuclide imaging,...

Job description

As an integral part of the Imaging Services Team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides support in the performance of high quality radionuclide imaging, therapeutic and lab procedures to assure optimum service and care to every patient. 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. - 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 necessary to produce specific statistical information. Procedures are planned and executed considering physiologic and developmental age. Serves ages infant through geriatric. - Reviews examination for proper positioning, technique and identification as per approved protocols. - Confirms patient identification using the appropriate hospi...