PET/CT Technologist

PET/CT TechnologistLocation: 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 CTJob DutiesPerform 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 requirementsHydrationGlucose level checksVoidingSuspension of interfering medicationsMaintain 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 shieldingClosing and labeling cases with the appropriate "Empty" signPositioning cases safely to maintain clear passagewaysMaintain 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 & ExperienceAbility to start peripheral IV access lines.Experience performing injection procedures, including: Manual unit-dose injectionsDose delivery systems such as Medrad IntegoWorking knowledge of: Personal computersPET/CT cameras and processing workstationsMedical charting systemsPACSRISAbility 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: CPRInfection ControlImaging associated with anesthesiaAbility to process all PET/CT imaging, including: Axial Fusion processingMyeloma Kidney Standard CutCoronal CutAbility to perform PET/CT camera quality assurance, including: X-ray QCPET QCMonthly constancy testingAbility to perform QC on dose calibrators, including: Medrad IntegoAtomLab 500Wipe counter