PET/CT Technologist

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RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team. As a Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient‑centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service, guiding patients through the process and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures.

This position is full-time, Monday – Saturday, varying hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient PET/CT Imaging (90%)

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately.
• Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure.
• Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate.
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers.
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers.
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co‑workers.
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use.
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
• Assesses, prepares, records and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies.
• Administers fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety‑related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services.
• Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer.

PET/CT Department Support (5%)

• Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
• Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary.
• Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
• Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
• Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations.

Completes other tasks as assigned (5%)

Performs additional duties as directed by management.

REQUIRED

• NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standing.
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography.
• Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently.
• Certification in imaging specialty.

PREFERRED

• Bilingual.
• ARRT certification in CT.
• NMTCB PET Specialty certification.

RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.