Registered Nurse - PET/CT

Job Summary :

Provides safe, quality patient care for all patients in the PET/CT department located within the Radiology department. Will aid the PET/CT technologist with all necessary tasks required to schedule and perform PET/CT exams. This role will also monitor the patient during PET/CT cardiac stress exams under the supervision of the Cardiology providers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Aids the PET/CT technologist in performing exams within the PET/CT department. May include injecting medications or radioactive isotopes.
Monitor the patient during PET/CT cardiac stress exams. Includes attaching patient to EKG system, operating, and monitoring it during the cardiac stress test exams.
Will aid the technologist in starting I.V.’s.
Provides clerical support such as assisting with scheduling PET/CT exams, answering phone calls, and any necessary paperwork.
Complete on-the-job radiation safety training and testing. This will include working with and proper handling of radioactive material per Kansas Department of Health and Environmental guidelines.
Communicates effectively with patients/families and providers.
Transports patients to and from the department as needed.
Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. This may include other duties within the Radiology department.

Performance Measurements:

Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.
Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.
Complies with facility guidelines and polices.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in an RN related healthcare position.
Experience in starting IV's
Prefer EKG and Cardiology experience

Education:

Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN( in the state of Kansas
BLS and ACLS are required

Work Environment:

Exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances
Exposure to radiation from PET isotopes and X-ray producing devices

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally lifts or carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
Requires full range of body motion
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Vision and hearing to normal range

Other skills:

Ability to care for patients undergoing PET/CT exams and to provide technical and nursing assistance during such treatments
Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
Ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations
Knowledge of EMR system
Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
Works to achieve and maintain regulatory guidelines for PET/CT.