RAYUS Radiology PETTECH - PET/ CT Technologist

Dual Certified PET/CT Technologist

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a dual certified PET/CT Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient-centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.

This is a full-time position, working Tuesday to Friday 9:00am-7:00pm.

Job Description:

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
• Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning patients appropriately
• Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians with minimal supervision
• Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and utilizes dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers, and other associates
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
• Assesses, prepares, records, and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to regulations and policies
• Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors
• Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer

Department Support:

• Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
• Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
• Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
• Performs and records quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with guidelines
• Performs departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards

Additional Tasks:

• Completes other tasks as assigned