Chief PET Technologist

Shields Health Care Group•Springfield, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary coordinator for notification, reporting, and ensuring the smooth functioning of equipment. The Chief PET Technologist oversees the activities of other Technologists, including their training and education. The position involves delivering patient care, managing procedures, and addressing patient-related issues. A thorough understanding of PET/CT equipment, including preventative maintenance and quality control, is essential. This role also includes evaluating equipment, developing new procedural techniques, and reporting on the technical competence of Technologists. The Chief PET Technologist promotes a harmonious and professional working environment and continually strives to upgrade their own competence, education, and skills.

Requirements

Associates of Applied Science Degree from an approved collegiate or hospital based Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Therapy Program
CNMT or ARRT certified
At least 6 months of PET or PET/CT experience
Adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment
Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or, if unable to do so, able to contact proper resource for repair
Works on a full-time basis
Responsible and available as the situation demands
Works with professional and non-professional employees
Extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels, and with outside sources

Responsibilities

Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting and assuring smooth functioning of equipment
Responsible for overseeing Technologist's activity to include training and education
Plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and implementation of protocols
Is responsible for covering schedules in the event of sick calls or PTO
Is available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise
Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship throughout the PET/CT department, throughout the organization and with referral sources
Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care
Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures after consultation with Authorized User/Medical Director
Assists with patient related complaints/issues
Assumes responsibility that all patients are informed as to clinical policies and addresses patient inquires or ensures follow through by qualified personnel
Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use, and specific effects which can be reasonably anticipated with the various types of equipment
Establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance, and maintains proper documentation of such
Establishes a schedule for complete equipment quality control, and maintains proper documentation of such
Establishes a schedule for Radiation Safety Committee Meetings, and maintains proper documentation of such
In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use
Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment
Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment
Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director
Assists in evaluating new equipment and performance of existing equipment
Makes recommendations and communicates on a regular basis with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer
Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such
Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols
Participates in and attends staff meetings
Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center's team
Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so