PET/CT Technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Rock Hill, SC

12h

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 and delivers excellent customer service, guiding patients through procedures and answering questions or concerns. This is a PRN position working a variety of hours. The role performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures with minimal supervision, prepares and supports patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals including FDG, maintains accurate patient records and equipment, and follows applicable safety, accreditation, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements. The technologist also supports department operations through inventory monitoring, training, protocol maintenance, quality-control procedures, and radiation-standard surveys.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Screen patients before examinations for precautions or contraindications, verifying identity and procedure with two patient identifiers.
Explain PET/CT procedures and prepare, position, and support patients throughout imaging.
Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures with minimal supervision and minimal repeats.
Adjust scan parameters and apply dose-reduction techniques as appropriate.
Maintain positive working relationships with radiologists, referring customers, associates, and peers.
Follow physician orders and safety regulations to protect patients, coworkers, and self.
Maintain accurate patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Keep the work area orderly and clean, and clean and disinfect equipment after each use.
Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements and keep equipment in good working order.
Assess, prepare, record, and administer radiopharmaceuticals under applicable regulations and departmental policies.
Administer FDG to patients intravenously.
Follow safe work behaviors and report contamination to the Radiation Safety Officer.
Help maintain the imaging protocol manual and support 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.
Conduct daily and weekly departmental surveys for compliance with radiation standards and applicable regulations.
Complete other tasks as assigned.