PET/CT Technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to operate assigned scanners and produce diagnostic images. The technologist provides patient-centered PET/CT services in accordance with professional standards, explains procedures, answers patients’ questions, and supports them throughout the imaging process. This is a PRN position with a variety of hours. The role includes performing routine and advanced PET/CT procedures, administering radiopharmaceuticals, maintaining equipment and records, and following applicable patient-safety, radiation-safety, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The technologist also supports departmental operations through quality-control procedures, supply monitoring, protocol maintenance, and training assistance.

Requirements

Current, good-standing NMTCB or ARRT registration as a technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school of radiography.
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Training and experience sufficient to independently perform PET/CT procedures competently.
Certification in an imaging specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.
ARRT certification in CT.
NMTCB PET Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Screen patients for precautions or contraindications before examinations and verify the patient and procedure using two identifiers.
Explain PET/CT procedures and prepare and position patients for imaging.
Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures with minimal supervision and minimal repeats, while supporting patients during procedures.
Adjust scan parameters and use dose-reduction techniques as appropriate.
Maintain positive working relationships with radiologists, referring customers, associates, and peers.
Follow physicians’ orders and safety regulations to protect patients, coworkers, and oneself.
Maintain accurate patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Keep the work area orderly and clean and maintain equipment in good working order, cleaning and disinfecting it after each use.
Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
Assess, prepare, record, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to applicable regulations and departmental policies.
Administer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to patients by intravenous methods.
Follow safety-related work behaviors and report contamination to the Radiation Safety Officer.
Assist with maintaining the imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
Assist with training new associates by providing resources and technical expertise, as applicable.
Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly PET/CT equipment quality-control procedures.
Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards and applicable regulations.
Complete other tasks as assigned.