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Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.

Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties.

Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in eight specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings.

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PET/CT Tech - HCCII PET Imaging - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California

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).
  • 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Req High school or equivalent
  • Req Specialized/technical training Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and Computerized Tomography Training.
  • Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pref 1 year Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Computerized Tomography.


Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • Req Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH)
  • Req Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CNMT (NMTCB)
  • Req Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT)
  • Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $49.30 - $83.81. 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.


REQ20139879 Posted Date: 09/12/2023

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