PET/CT Technologist I Part Time

Jefferson Outpatient Imaging • Philadelphia, PA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Jefferson Outpatient Imaging is currently seeking an experienced PET/CT tech for a Part-time position working 3 days a week at our multi-modality outpatient imaging center located in historic center city Philadelphia. If you have at least 2 years' experience in PET/CT and are ready to join a dynamic work environment, consider making Jefferson Outpatient Imaging your next career choice!

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in PET/CT
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist as an ARRT-N or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a CNMT.
• Must maintain a current valid registration from either ARRT or CNMT.
• Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.
• Skill in operation of PET/CT equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Responsibilities

• Administers radioactive material to patients for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes & operates a positron emission technology (PET) and a computerized tomography scanner (CT) at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established PET/CT protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications, and/or radioactive isotopes as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established PET/CT protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Provides optimal patient care by applying established and accepted protocols.
• Determines that all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
• Selects appropriate CT technical exam factors with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Parking Onsite
• Competitive Pay and Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with an FSA Account
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree