PET/CT Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION :

PAY RANGE : $75 / hr - $80 / hr

SHIFT : Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm / 10am to 6pm

Job Summary :

Under the general direction of the Director of PET and with the clinical supervision of the reading physician, the technologist performs PET imaging on patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness.

Job Responsibilities :

• Complies with the laws, regulations, and policies governing the practice of nuclear medicine.
• Ensures policies of the hospital, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety and the NYS DOH Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection are followed including Model Rules For Safe Use Of Radioactive Material : Do not eat, drink, or apply cosmetics in any area where radioactive material is stored or used including imaging areas and control rooms.
• Complies with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety.
• Performs all ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
• The technologist must review procedure request, protocol sheet, patient's medical information and screening information to ensure Radiology Department Final Checks process is accurately performed.
• Ensures that any pre-procedural preparation has been completed (e.g., fasting, diet, hydration, glucose levels, voiding, and suspension of interfering medications).
• Maintains and posts current Permits to Practice. Reviews the Procedure Requisition / Protocol Sheet and Patient Screening form and properly explains the procedure to the patient and / or family and when necessary, obtaining the assistance of the hospital designated interpreter or translator.
• The technologist must review procedure request, protocol sheet, patient's medical information and screening information in order to exercise good judgment in assessing and responding to the patient's needs before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Under guidance and approval of a Radiologist, administers contrast agents and / or radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with regulatory agencies and in accordance with Standards of Practice and Protocols.
• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems; places service calls and notifies all pertinent staff members of issues.
• Documents all radiopharmaceutical doses in required places (NMIS and Siemens system) and provides patients with Dose Exposure Card. Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment.
• Transfers and archives studies to PACS, MIM systems and SMS clinical server (Syngo).
• Provides images to the reading room in accordance with Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
• Assists in notifying staff ordering supplies of materials needed. Completes necessary administrative tasks.
• Follows quality assurance and HIPAA guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Reports to the assigned PET area promptly at the start of the shift.
• Performs the required QA and documentation. Performs and documents wipes and survey measurements of area in compliance with regulatory agencies and in accordance with Radiation Safety Policy and Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
• Ensure all radio pharmacy delivery cases have been refilled with empty syringe and vial shielding's, and that the cases are closed and identified with empty sign displayed. All delivery cases must be properly positioned to allow safe passage through the room. Performs additional duties as required. Stock necessary supplies for daily availability.
• Follows protocol guidelines including waiting appropriate time following the administration of PET radiopharmaceutical before beginning the imaging procedure and acquiring additional views as necessary to optimize information content as directed by reading physician.
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Salary : $75 - $80