PET/CT Technologist | San Marcos | 4x10s, Wednesday Off
About The Position
Performs and maintains daily check-ups and quality control on CT scanners as required by credentialing organizations. Reviews requisitions to determine proper study; interviews patients for medical history; prepares patients for exams; administers oral and IV contrast; utilizes knowledge of Creatinine meter; explains benefits and risks of contrast to patient; positions patient appropriately; selects scan parameters and exposure factors; monitors patient while scanning; reviews images for quality and abnormalities; adheres to OSHA guidelines; adheres to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping; completes documentation and file notations; performs QC and patient tests according to protocol; performs weekly Emergency Crash Cart QC; works cooperatively with radiologist. Performs IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines as established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Records the patient’s history and any pertinent information regarding their examination. Verifies that all images, tech notes and documents have successfully transmitted to PACS in a timely and accurate manner.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT)
- CPR
- MRT
- NMTCB (PET) is after twelve (12) months
- ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) is six months after the PET registry.
Nice To Haves
- Three to Five years of experience performing PET/CT exams is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs and maintains daily check-ups and quality control on CT scanners as required by credentialing organizations.
- Reviews requisitions to determine proper study.
- Interviews patients for medical history.
- Prepares patients for exams.
- Administers oral and IV contrast.
- Utilizes knowledge of Creatinine meter.
- Explains benefits and risks of contrast to patient.
- Positions patient appropriately.
- Selects scan parameters and exposure factors.
- Monitors patient while scanning.
- Reviews images for quality and abnormalities.
- Adheres to OSHA guidelines.
- Adheres to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping.
- Completes documentation and file notations.
- Performs QC and patient tests according to protocol.
- Performs weekly Emergency Crash Cart QC.
- Works cooperatively with radiologist.
- Performs IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines as established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Records the patient’s history and any pertinent information regarding their examination.
- Verifies that all images, tech notes and documents have successfully transmitted to PACS in a timely and accurate manner.
Benefits
- Health and wellness coverage options
- 401(k) with employer offerings
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Incentive and productivity programs (where eligible)
- Family planning and telehealth benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
