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. #J-18808-Ljbffr