PET/NM Technologist - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The NM-PET/CT technologist uses radioactive materials in specialized studies of body organs and/or laboratory analysis to assist the physician in diagnosis and injury. Perform technical procedures, including the control of ionizing radiation producing equipment for radiological diagnosis.

Requirements

Certification from an approved Radiological Technology Program (Two years).
ARRT(R)(NM) or RT(NMT) certification required
Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACS programs as they relate to NM/PET.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience preferred.
Advanced RT(R)(CT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment quality control, both daily and quarterly and maintain records of same
Maintain equipment and procedure repairs, as needed
Dose management and administration
Prepare and administer proper radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures
Prepare therapeutic doses for administration by radiologist
Promotes culture that fosters caring, quality, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility
Use two forms of patient identification for all patient interactions
Initiates and places IV
Maintain records of all radioactive material in department from reception to use of and then to final disposal.
Properly dispose of used radioactive material through return of manufacturer or by holding until proper disposal limits have been reached
Enforce radiation and general safety rules and regulations
Maintains clean, safe work environment.
Provide patient care within the technologists’ scope of practice.
Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACS programs as they relate to NM/PET.
Maintain other records with the RSO as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Procure and maintain inventory or radiopharmaceuticals and other items needed to ensure operation of department.
Maintain regulated annual competencies.
Participate in patient and employee satisfaction improvement initiatives.