PET/CT Technologist

PET/CT Technologist

Location: NYC, NY Duration: 2 months Contract Schedule: DAY Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Hourly rate: $85/hour on W2 (Negotiable) NOTE: Dual License Required: Nuclear Medicine and CT

Job Duties

• Perform PET imaging on patients of all ages under the direction of the Director of PET and clinical supervision of the reading physician.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, hospital policies, Nuclear Medicine standards, Radiation Safety requirements, and NYS DOH guidelines.
• Follow radiation safety practices, including proper handling and use of radioactive materials.
• Perform ordered PET/CT examinations according to departmental protocols and Standards of Practice.
• Review procedure requests, protocol sheets, medical records, and patient screening information before examinations.
• Complete all required pre-procedure preparation, including:
  • Fasting and dietary requirements
  • Hydration
  • Glucose level checks
  • Voiding
  • Suspension of interfering medications
• Maintain current Permits to Practice.
• Explain procedures to patients and families and obtain interpreter services when required.
• Assess patient needs before, during, and after imaging procedures and respond appropriately.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents under appropriate physician guidance and in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform equipment quality checks, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate service calls when necessary.
• Document radiopharmaceutical doses in NMIS and client systems.
• Provide patients with required Dose Exposure Cards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and uncluttered imaging environment.
• Transfer and archive studies to PACS, MIM, and SMS clinical server/Syngo systems.
• Provide completed images to the reading room according to departmental protocols.
• Monitor and communicate supply needs and complete required administrative tasks.
• Follow HIPAA, quality assurance, infection control, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Report to the assigned PET area promptly at the beginning of each shift.
• Perform and document required QA procedures, wipes, and radiation survey measurements.
• Properly manage radiopharmacy delivery cases by:
  • Refilling cases with empty syringes and vial shielding
  • Closing and labeling cases with the appropriate "Empty" sign
  • Positioning cases safely to maintain clear passageways
• Maintain necessary supplies for daily operations.
• Follow PET protocol guidelines, including appropriate uptake/wait times after radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Acquire additional imaging views when necessary to optimize diagnostic information, as directed by the reading physician.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to start peripheral IV access lines.
• Experience performing injection procedures, including:
  • Manual unit-dose injections
  • Dose delivery systems such as Medrad Intego
• Working knowledge of:
  • Personal computers
  • PET/CT cameras and processing workstations
  • Medical charting systems
  • PACS
  • RIS
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including shifts longer than 8 hours when required.
• Ability to interact professionally and ethically with attending physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare personnel.
• Ability to produce high-quality specialized imaging with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and assist with training personnel.
• Flexible, reliable, and capable of exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated competency in all relevant areas of PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine.
• Maintain competency in SNMMI Quality Standards, including:
  • CPR
  • Infection Control
  • Imaging associated with anesthesia
• Ability to process all PET/CT imaging, including:
  • Axial Fusion processing
  • Myeloma Kidney Standard Cut
  • Coronal Cut
• Ability to perform PET/CT camera quality assurance, including:
  • X-ray QC
  • PET QC
  • Monthly constancy testing
• Ability to perform QC on dose calibrators, including:
  • Medrad Intego
  • AtomLab 500
  • Wipe counter