PET/CT Technologist

PET/CT Technologist RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to operate assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. The technologist will provide PET/CT services with excellent customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (90%) Patient PET/CT Imaging Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS) Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies Administers fluoriodxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer (5%) PET/CT Department Support Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations (5%) Other tasks as assigned Other tasks as assigned as needed. REQUIRED NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standing Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently Certification in imaging specialty PREFERRED Bilingual ARRT certification in CT NMTCB PET Specialty certification BENEFITS We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay. RAYUS is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr