PET CT Technologist

Position Summary Dayton Physicians Network is looking to add a PET CT Technologist at our Greater Dayton Cancer Center (GDCC) and Miami Valley Hospital North (MVHN) locations. The PET CT Technologist provides Positron emission tomography–computed tomography imaging throughout Radiation Oncology Services defined as PET/CT. Schedule Monday - Friday 4-10 Hours Shifts; 6:00am - 4:30pm No evenings, weekends or holidays! Work/life balance schedules Benefits & Perks Full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits Company holidays and flexible holiday scheduling Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service with Dayton Physicians 401K Scrub Allotments Yearly Bonus Program DPN Core Value Expectations The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day‑to‑day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following: COMPASSION: we show compassion for others ACCOUNTABILITY: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions RESPECT: we show respect for others EXCELLENCE: we strive for excellence in all that we do SERVICE: we provide outstanding service to our patients, team members and community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The PET CT Technologist performs diagnostic PET/CT procedures on adult patients utilizing ionizing radiation producing equipment in the safest and most effective manner. Checks and prepares patients prior to PET/CT study; Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set‑up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs; Verifies the patients' demographic data is correct in all applicable systems; Assure patients' safety and comfort during procedures; Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation; May assist with scheduling of patients as needed; Prepares and administers Radiopharmaceuticals within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations; Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies; Maintains all aspects of the PET/CT area including the technical as well as the clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results; Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images – when applicable; Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals; Maintains available equipment up‑time at the highest level for patient accessibility; Will have responsibilities for supplies, equipment operations and related duties; Follow all health care privacy and safety rules; Works under the scope of practice and in accordance to certificate/licensure in the administration of medications, operation of technical equipment; Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Not applicable Required Education and/or Experience High school diploma and graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; 3‑5 years of previous PET/CT experience; Current CPR Certification, if not must obtain within 60 days of employment and kept current thereafter. General Skill Requirements Excellent oral and written communication Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; Experience working with a Practice Management system; Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dayton Physicians Network