PET / CT Technologist - PMOB Radiation Oncology - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

As 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).
• Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Job ID REQ20166459 Posted Date 08 / 25 / 2025 Apply Save Job Current employees apply here