PET / CT Technologist

Overview

Imaging Healthcare Specialists is looking for a PET / CT Technologist! Now offering an $8,000 sign-on bonus for qualified FULL TIME PET / CT Technologists. Be part of a team dedicated to making a significant contribution to the health and well-being of others. With over 30 years of imaging services experience, Imaging Healthcare Specialists has earned an outstanding reputation for providing the highest quality medical imaging technology, highly specialized expertise and exceptional customer service to physicians and patients. Our experienced staff of doctors, technologists and support personnel are committed to providing the most accurate, safe, timely and caring medical imaging (such as MRI, CT, mammography and x-ray) and interventional radiology services (minimally invasive treatment for diseases and other health conditions like chronic pain).

Locations with Position Openings : Encinitas with some shifts at the Hillcrest location. Position Status Options : Full Time. Work week : Four (4) 10-hour work days a week. Salary : $60 to $70 an hour based off experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient orders, image per protocol, and post-process while following Single Flow protocols and LEAN principles.
• Assist daily operations as needed with a focus on IHSs standard for excellent patient care.
• Follow ALARA principles for safe handling, receiving and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain strong IV skills and ability to follow written instructions, protocols and standard work.
• Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Review patient orders and image requests, address patient questions, and perform image procedures while upholding IHS patient service quality standards.
• Transmit images and information using PACS; evaluate medical information to determine patient risk factors and appropriateness of procedures.
• Consult with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses and provide coaching as needed.
• Support management in enforcing protection standards for patients or personnel and monitor quality control of images.
• Interpret images using computer-aided detection / diagnosis systems and prepare reports and correspondence related to exams, shift reports, and inquiries.
• Identify equipment maintenance needs and communicate with supervision; contribute as a backup for other departments as required.
• Assist with maintenance needs of imaging equipment and prepare reports for Modality Manager review.

Qualifications

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Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.

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