PETCT Technologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Patient PET/CT Imaging

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure

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

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

Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate

Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers

Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers

Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)

Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers

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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies

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

Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer

(5%) PET/CT 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, as applicable

Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines

Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

No

Temporary/PRN