PET CT Technologist - LGH / Full Time Days

PET CT Technologist - LGH / Full Time Days

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Job Description

• BONUS ELIGIBLE

Under the clinical direction of a Radiologist, the Coordinator of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Services and the Director of Radiology, performs a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures. Responsible for the daily Quality Control of all Hot Lab and Imaging Equipment. The technologist must use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure in a manner that they are calm and comfortable prior to being injected for the procedure. They display their technical competence by effectively producing high quality PET-CT images.

Responsibilities

Performs high quality nuclear medicine and / or positron emission tomography / computed tomography images on patients while providing excellent care.

Assures proper dose of radionuclides are ordered for each patient.

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

Examines doses and adjusts accordingly to ensure each dose matches the recommended amount.

Obtains blood sugar levels as needed.

Starts intravenous lines or performs straight stick venipuncture for isotope injection. Administers radionuclide in a safe and effective manner.

Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients, guiding them through a sometimes difficult process by gently talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.

Monitors patients' well- being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.

Follows established nuclear medicine protocols and procedures.

Performs and documents surveys and wipe tests of incoming and outgoing radioactive shipments in accordance with departmental policies.

Makes suggestions to improve work methods.

Trains new nuclear medicine employees as directed.

Disposes of and stores radioactive materials following radiation safety procedures.

Uses ALARA concept to minimize patient radiation doses.

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

Conducts daily, monthly, and quarterly QC testing.

Follows STAT protocol and procedure when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE : This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned, and Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

Required Education : Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program. Completed required hours of continuing education

Preferred Education : Bachelors Degree

Required Experience : 6 months of experience as a PET-CT Technologist

Required Certifications and Licensures : Current ARRT (N) or CNMT certification. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Certifications and Licensures : CNMT (PET) ARRT (N)(CT) CNMT (CT

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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