Lead PET Technologist
About The Position
This position involves operating PET equipment to produce images and measure radioactive isotope concentrations. The technologist will follow all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety and adhere to rules and regulations from the NRC, state regulatory agencies, and JCAHO. Responsibilities include informing patients about their exams, performing hot lab duties, ensuring patient safety by checking for contraindications, accurately positioning patients, maintaining contact, completing exam forms, recording data, issuing films, forwarding data to the Radiologist, and refilming cases as needed. The role also includes assisting clerical staff and maintaining equipment and rooms.
Requirements
- Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which he/she is employed to work
- Must be certified in CPR
- Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
- A minimum of one-year prior nuclear medicine experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Must be proficient in starting IVs.
- Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
- Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
- Follow rules and regulations established by the NRC, state regulatory agencies, and JCAHO.
- Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
- Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products.
- Performs all hot lab responsibilities.
- Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
- Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
- Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
- Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.
- Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
- Provide and issue films when appropriate.
- Forward PET related data to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
- Refilm cases as time allows
- Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
- Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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