PET/CT Technologist #Full Time

Career Opportunities with 61st Street Service Corp Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors . This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties. Up to $10K in Sign-On Bonus! Opportunity to grow as part of the PET/CT Technologist Career Ladder! Job Summary: The PET/CT Technologist will work in a collaborative environment to provide superior patient care. The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving PET images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the PET area. Job Responsibilities: Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff. Perform PET studies and general radiological procedures: Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician. Operate PET CT scanner to perform cardiac, oncologic, and brain studies and non-diagnostic CT. Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging. Observe patient while in the PET area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction. Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation. Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate. Process, transfer, and backup PET CT data in appropriate image formats. Under guidance and approval of the physician, calculate, measure, administer, and record radiopharmaceutical dosages received, used, and disposed. Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections. Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records. Job Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalency. A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience, including operating PETCT equipment. NYS License, ARRT or NMTCB certified; registration in ARRT (N) or CNMT required. Current BLS required. Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc. ARRT (CT) preferred. Hourly Rate Ranges: $59.84 - $68.93 Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education. 61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr 61st Street Service Corporation