What are the responsibilities and job description for the PET / CT and Nuclear Medicine Patient Assistant position at Hutchinson Clinic?
Job Summary : Provides safe, quality patient care for all patients in the PET / CT department located within the Radiology department. Will aid the PET / CT technologist with all necessary tasks required to schedule and perform PET / CT exams. This role will also monitor the patient during PET / CT cardiac stress exams under the supervision of the Cardiology providers.Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Aids the PET / CT technologist in performing exams within the PET / CT department. May include injecting medications or radioactive isotopes.
- Monitor the patient during PET / CT cardiac stress exams. Includes attaching patient to EKG system, operating, and monitoring it during the cardiac stress test exams.
- Will aid the technologist in starting I.V.'s.
- Provides clerical support such as assisting with scheduling PET / CT exams, answering phone calls, and any necessary paperwork.
- Complete on-the-job radiation safety training and testing. This will include working with and proper handling of radioactive material per Kansas Department of Health and Environmental guidelines.
- Communicates effectively with patients / families and providers.
- Transports patients to and from the department as needed.
- Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. This may include other duties within the Radiology department.Performance Measurements :
- Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.
- Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.
- Complies with facility guidelines and polices.QualificationsKnowledge and Skills : Experience :
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an RN related healthcare position.
- Experience in starting IV's
- Prefer EKG and Cardiology experienceEducation :
- Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN( in the state of Kansas
- BLS and ACLS are requiredWork Environment :
- Exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances
- Exposure to radiation from PET isotopes and X-ray producing devicesPhysical Requirements :
- Occasionally lifts or carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Requires full range of body motion
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
- Vision and hearing to normal rangeOther skills :
- Ability to care for patients undergoing PET / CT exams and to provide technical and nursing assistance during such treatments
- Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
- Ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations
- Knowledge of EMR system
- Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
- Works to achieve and maintain regulatory guidelines for PET / CT. Learn More
