PET CT Technologist

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Work/life balance schedules

Why work for Dayton Physician's Network?

• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits
• Company holidays and a flexible holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service with Dayton Physicians!

The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following:

• C OMPASSION: we show compassion for others
• A CCOUNTABILITY we hold ourselves accountable for our actions
• R ESPECT: we show respect for others
• E XCELLENCE: we strive for excellence in all that we do
• S ERVICE: we provide outstanding service to our patients, team members and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The PET CT Technologist performs diagnostic PET/CT procedures on adult patients utilizing ionizing radiation producing equipment in the safest and most effective manner.
• Checks and prepares patients prior to PET/CT study;
• Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs;
• Verifies the patients' demographic data is correct in all applicable systems;
• Assure patients' safety and comfort during procedures;
• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation;
• May assist with scheduling of patients as needed;
• Prepares and administers Radiopharmaceuticals within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations;
• Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies;
• Maintains all aspects of the PET/CT area including the technical as well as the clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images - when applicable;
• Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals;
• Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility;
• Will have responsibilities for supplies, equipment operations and related duties
• Follow all health care privacy and safety rules;
• Works under the scope of practice and in accordance to certificate/licensure in the administration of medications, operation of technical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not applicable

Required Education and/ or Experience:

• The PET/CT Technologist position requires a High school diploma and Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• 3-5 years of previous PET/CT experience.
• Current CPR Certification, if not must obtain within 60 days of employment and kept current thereafter

General Skill Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with a Practice Management system.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders.