PET/CT Technologist (Outpatient)-PRN

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for PET/CT examinations by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, and obtaining adequate medical histories to ensure the appropriateness of examinations and facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
• Performs PET/CT examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency as evidenced by completion of an annual Competency Based Orientation Tool for Clinical Associates in PET/CT.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of PET/CT services/activities.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program.
• Disposes of sharps and contaminated supplies/materials in a manner consistent with infection control and nuclear regulatory standards.
• Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self including principles of time, distance, and shielding where possible.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of radiopharmaceuticals administered, received, or disposed of on a daily basis.
• Performs quality control on nuclear medicine/hot lab equipment as required and daily radiation surveys of hot lab/exam rooms to ensure safety and quality of services provided.
• Effectively interacts with students, consistently providing supervision and instruction.
• Is supportive of the MWHC School of Radiologic Technology and the MWHC School of Radiologic Technology cross-training program.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data in order to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the PET/CT Section utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach to improvement.
• Maintains authority to administer radiopharmaceuticals/contrast agents and follows established guidelines for the appropriate selection/administration of all radiopharmaceuticals/agents used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ARRT (N) registered or NMTCB registered.
• Must be VA State licensed at time of hire.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Three years relevant experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.