PET Tech - PET/CT Technologist

<p><strong>RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!</strong></p><p>RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a 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. <strong>This is a part time position with varying shifts throughout the week.</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><p>(90%) Patient PET/CT Imaging</p><ul><li>Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure</li><li> Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately</li><li>Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure</li><li> Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate</li><li>Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers</li><li>Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers</li><li>Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)</li><li>Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers</li><li>Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements</li><li> Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use</li><li>Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines</li><li> Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies</li><li>Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients</li><li> Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services</li><li> Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer </li></ul><p>(5%) PET/CT Department Support</p><ul><li>Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades</li><li>Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary</li><li>Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable</li><li> Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines</li><li> Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations</li></ul><p>(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned</p>