PET Technologist (per Diem, Saturday 10-hour shifts)

Description:

Position Summary:

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging, specifically PET examinations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces PET images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam.
• Performs PET/CT examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols
• Full understanding and operation of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET/CT, E-Cam, Nuctrac.
• Evaluates and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Radiation Physicist.
• Follows guidelines for procurement and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals to include dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling.
• Establishes and properly maintains venous access routes.
• Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement
• Verifies physician order and obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Manages biohazard, chemical and radioactive waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Performs appropriate radioactive contamination monitoring and any necessary decontamination procedures.
• Distributes and maintains film badges along with instructing personnel about radiation safety.
• Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study.
• Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot PET/CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor.
• Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately.
• Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation.
• Operation of PACs System and printers.
• Coordinates patient’s scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s).
• Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required following ALARA.
• Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Ability to manage high patient volumes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of the following:
• Performing all basic and complex PET/CT studies.
• Principles and techniques of PET/CT scanning.
• Advanced computer operations (including keyboard input and proper selection of protocols to scan various anatomical sections.)
• Radiation protection standard, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained.
• Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis.
• Provide for patient care, comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.
• Customer Service Oriented
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Risk Management:

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Information Management:

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security.

Requirements:

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education & Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program and/or Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Experience: 2 years NM Technologist

License / Certification: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CPR Certification