PET CT Tech PRN

AdventHealth•Shawnee, KS

37d•Onsite

About The Position

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: + Career Development + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The community you'll be caring for: At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas. The role you'll contribute: The PET/CT Technologist operates radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including gamma camera and PET/CT scanner. Properly administers radiopharmaceutical material orally and by venipuncture based on the patient's medical history and in accordance with department policy and procedure and State guidelines. Selects proper technical factors by submitting exams denoting region of interest and/or pathology. Evaluates the technical quality of the procedure ordered assuring that only optimal images are submitted for interpretation. Calibrates instruments and records calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.

Requirements

Associate degree or Graduate of a Technical School
1 of Position-Related experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
2 of Position-Related experience

Responsibilities

Observes strict precautions in handling radionuclides to safeguard against over exposure to radiation
Monitors contaminated articles and bed linens of patients using Geiger counter to ensure that radioactivity is not spread
Reviews with Radiologist scheduled patients requisitions and chart before starting exam. Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist
Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
Explains nature of test to patients to ensure compliance and understanding