Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist, with bonus

NAVISTA•Houston, TX

11d•$46 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

The PET/CT Technologist supports the performance and efficiency of PET Imaging of Sugar Land, interacting with patients, center team members, physician offices, and other company functions. The role uses diagnostic imaging equipment to perform PET/CT scans and supports accurate image processing, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and timely reporting. The position is based at PET Imaging of Sugar Land in Sugar Land, Texas. Previous PET experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

4–8 years of experience preferred.
PET imaging experience highly preferred.
CT imaging experience preferred.
Experience with a GE PET/CT camera preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families and escort patients throughout the facility.
Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients using diagnostic imaging equipment.
Verify the completeness and integrity of physician scan orders at least 48 hours in advance.
Process images and send them to PACS.
Compare scan orders, scans, and clinical information for veracity, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Archive and verify images to PACS and DVD daily.
Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
Run quality-control scans on imaging equipment and facilitate repairs when needed.
Perform equipment quality assurance and maintain QA, patient, and equipment maintenance logs.
Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs when necessary.
Develop working knowledge of PET/CT imaging and educate physicians about PET/CT.
Develop marketing strategies with Clinical Educators.
Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Scan data accurately and legibly into document imaging software (RIS) as part of the Charge Out Process.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
Consistently meet processing and reporting deadlines.
Perform other functions as required by management.