PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

Job SummaryThe PET/CT Technologist performs all PET/CT, nuclear medicine, diagnostic CT procedures with minima supervision on patients as directed by the physician or radiologist.Job Duties and responsibilitiesAdminister radiopharmaceuticals agents intravenously.Map radiopharmaceuticals agents using a PET/CT scanner to produce computer-generated images.Perform diagnostic CT exams with the administration of intravenous contrast dye.Screen patients to ensure administering contrast will not be harmful.Follows exam protocols designed for administration of exams following ALARA principles.Informs the Physicist of potential and actual problems concerning equipment.Responsible for scheduling the evaluation, maintenance, and repair for all assigned equipment.Responsible for equipment quality assurance, down time, and incident report logs.Investigates and reports non-conformance to established treatment standards to appropriate departmental personnel.Ensures compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.Collaborates with physicians and other departmental personnel to plan and implement corrective action(s) to improve the diagnostic imaging and standards.Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients ranging from pediatrics, geriatrics, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers consistently.Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of Departmental Procedures for imaging administration. Recognize deviation from prescribed imaging delivery and reports all deviations to the Chief of Radiation, Physicist, and Radiation Oncology AdministratorAssures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of patient records.Explain procedure to patients, means of communication during exams and procedure to follow if an emergency arises during the exam. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during exam.Responds effectively to patient concerns. Assess patient physical and emotional needs. Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to the exams and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education, side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.Maintains a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room.Work shifts as assigned.Performs all duties as assigned by Lead Technologist/Leadership.Expectation of a maximum of 12 patients per every one technologist.Must be able to access patient ports.QualificationsAbility to produce quality imaging with little supervisionMaintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsMeets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibilityComputer experience with EMR knowledgeExcellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for helpAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced settingLicensure/CertificationARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed TomographyArizona Licenses in Nuclear Medicine and Computed TomographyValid CPR certificationDirect reportsN/AWorking conditions/Physical requirementsMedical office settingModerate noise levels from medical setting and equipmentControlling machines and processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processesInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defectsAbility to see details at close rangeAbility to listen and understand information through spoken words and sentencesAbility to read and understand information in writingAbility to communicate information in speaking so others will understandStanding for long periods of timeMinimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack suppliesFrequent bending, twisting, and position changes to assist patientsEEO StatementArizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Ability to produce quality imaging with little supervisionMaintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsMeets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibilityComputer experience with EMR knowledgeExcellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for helpAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting #J-18808-Ljbffr