Job DescriptionWe are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Techs!
We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist to perform a broad range of PET and CT procedures on a fused scanner. Exams will be conducted at one of our busy outpatient cancer treatment centers in Beverly Hills. The successful candidate will be able to perform all functions associated with diagnostic PET Imaging to include radiopharmaceutical preparation and injection, glucose monitoring, radiation safety, and post processing of data.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Performs routine and advanced oncological procedures on a PET/CT imaging device and each of its subsets, utilizing knowledge of radiation/imaging scientific principles, technical skills, and well-developed problem-solving capabilities. Routinely rotates between the two disciplines. Performs routine CT and other radiologic studies as needed.
- Operates, calibrates, Quality Controls, and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in imaging procedures. Performs section specific imaging Quality Control (QC) procedures using established technical factors and image identification.
- Processes and reformats all images, per protocol, obtained from the fused modality, or from each of its subsets.
- Prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and related materials in accordance with Cedars-Sinai radioactive materials license and departmental policy and procedure. Handles pharmaceuticals that may be needed during a fusion procedure and ensures that these medications are ordered and administered by a nurse practitioner or licensed physician.
QualificationsEducation:
- Associate's Degree/College Diploma from a JRCERT accredited Radiology program required
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Sciences preferred
Certifications/Licensure:
- ARRT-R required
- CT certification from ARRT or NMTCB required
- PET certification from NMTCB required
- California Radiology Tech (CRT) required
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Experience:
- One year of PET and CT experience preferred
Keywords: Nuclear Medicine, PET, CT, Positron Emission Tomography, Computed Tomography, Imaging, Radiation, Oncology, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California
