PET/CT Dual Technologist

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• •Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible required
• •Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire
• •ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire
• •State CRT license
• •ARRT Certification in CT / BLS Certification (Required)
• •Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:
• •Analysis & Critical Thinking
• •Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• •Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• •Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams
• •Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population
• •SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens
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Responsibilities

• •PET/CT Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• •Other responsibility includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, positioning patients, providing procedure information, and executing proper imaging protocol/technique for all PET examinations
• •Complies with ALARA and all regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care
• •Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction/supervision of a physician
• •Calculate or measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription
• •Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images
• •Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• •Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• •Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures
• •Produce a quality computerized generated image for interpretation by a physician
• •Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• •Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment, PET/CT scanners, dose calibrator and all other radiology equipment, devices, etc
• •Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• •Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs
• •Gather and document information on patients' current conditions and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures
• •Utilize CT Scanner to produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues based on proper protocols
• •Screen and safely administer iodinated contrast intravenously while using CT equipment under the direction of a physician
• •Start and discontinue IV site for iodinated contrast (when applicable)
• •Maintain a clean work environment
• •Patient First - Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• •Accountability - Taking responsibility for our actions
• •Commitment & Care - Upholding FCS vision through every action
• •Team - Working together, one team, one mission
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