Lead Nuclear Medicine/Pet Tech

Shift: Monday

• Friday 8:30am-5pm

We invite you to come join our Liberty Pacific Advanced Imaging Tarzana team as a Lead Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Technologist. This full-time career opportunity has a Monday

• Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm schedule, and is located at our multi-modality outpatient imaging practice in Tarzana, CA. Our center provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging services to patients in a friendly and comfortable environment. As a Lead PET/CT Technologist you'll:

• Perform high quality positron emission tomography/computed tomography images on patients while providing excellent care.

• Assure proper dose of radionuclides are ordered for each patient.

• Check dose labels to ensure the radionuclide is correct for each patient procedure.

• Examine doses and adjust accordingly to ensure each dose matches the recommended amount.

• Obtain blood sugar levels as needed.

• Start intravenous lines or perform straight stick venipuncture for isotope injection.

• Administer radionuclide in a safe and effective manner.

• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients; guiding them through the process by gently talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.

• Monitor patients' well- being during exams; when patient discomfort or medical problems are recognized take appropriate action.

• Follow established nuclear medicine protocols and procedures.

• Perform and document surveys and wipe tests of incoming and outgoing radioactive shipments in accordance with departmental policies.

• Maintain a nuclear medicine information system for all patient dosing, calibration, receiving and disposition, and all regulatory reports required by the RAM license.

• Treat patients and patient's family members (or care providers) that may accompany the patient with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.

• Under the direction of the radiologist, administers radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using radioisotopes.

• Disposes of and stores radioactive materials following radiation safety procedures.

• Documents and reports any over-exposures and advises management immediately.

• Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.

• Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.

We offer modality cross-training, hands-on training, advancement opportunities, inter-company transfer opportunities, and benefits including: medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a pre-tax matching 401k plan, DailyPay (make any day a payday), employee referral bonus, a pre-tax flexible spending plan, education reimbursement, free life insurance, and a host of other perks!