PET CT Technologist - Imaging Department

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Job Title:

PET/CT Technologist

Department:
Imaging

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Bonus applies to full-time new employees only

Essential Job functions:

• Prepares and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and or State regulations and department policies.
• Measures concentrations of radioactive isotope in specific body areas to obtain information for use by the Radiologists in diagnosing patients’ illness.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to perform all technical procedures in a timely, efficient manner.
• Screens patient before the procedure for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination.
• Greets and identifies correct patient, provides a brief explanation of requested procedure to ensure patient care and patient’s right to know.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, community and referral sources.
• Employs proper aseptic techniques in IV insertion and administration. Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients
• 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.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Gives reports to physician for review/interpretation within the time frame specified by the department.
• Manages PET/CT schedule for best utilization of time, patient flow and patient needs.
• Performs daily/weekly quality assurance procedures, calibration and flood analysis on the equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Trouble shoots the scanner, peripheral equipment and reports problems to supervisor.
• Performs departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards for SMG, NRC, and EPA.
• Follows proper procedures for spill and decontamination, reports contamination to appropriate authorities and regulatory commissions.
• Orders and logs appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals and dispose of radioisotopes according to industry standards and regulations.
• Updates Nuclear Policies and Procedures to reflect current techniques and best practices.
• Maintains and updates accurate patient records within electronic health records. Archives images and documentation to PACS.
• Trains new staff and technologists when necessary.
• Performs CT examinations requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning, human physiology, CT protocols, and equipment so that selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results.
• Familiar with location of emergency equipment and medications to assist in treatment of contrast reactions and other emergencies
• Familiar and able to use intravenous power injectors when necessary

General

Job functions:

• Performs and records daily quality control procedures on specified equipment to ensure compliance with ACR, NJ State and Nuclear Regulatory guidelines.
• Performs general maintenance on PET/CT scanner.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and maintenance of safe work environment.
• Dependent on schedule and staffing needs, may be requested to travel to other locations.
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