PRN PET CT Technologist

Description

The PET/CT technologist performs PET/CT, diagnostic CT, and nuclear medicine therapy procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This position works within the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and personalized care for patients.

Essential Duties
•    Performs high quality PET/CT scan procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care.
•    Performs IV injections for all PET/CT scan procedures.
•    Performs high quality diagnostic CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
•    Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures to include I-131 therapy, Lu-177 Pluvicto, and Ra-223 Xofigo.
•    Follows all radiation safety practices and protocols for all nuclear medicine, diagnostic CT and PET/CT procedures.
•    Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
•    Post processes all PET/CT and diagnostic CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
•    Uses information systems proficiently including EMR, scheduling, and PACS software applications.
•    Interacts with both internal and external customers professionally
•    Assist other departments during down times
•    Attend and participate in mandatory work related meetings and training sessions
•    Assigns Tasks using the electronic medical record (EMR) to communicate pending work.
•    Maintain a productive relationship with physicians, radiation therapy, medical oncology, physics and dosimetry departments.
•    Follow established practice patterns to ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans
•    Follow the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ARRT and NMTCB.
•    Compliant with all licensure and certification requirements to perform job as required by applicable State licensing, ARRT, NMTCB and company policy.
•    Reports work related injuries to the supervisor immediately.
•    Reports unsafe equipment or work conditions to supervisor immediately.
•    Attend and participate in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings
•    Acknowledge new or revised policies and procedures through in-service documentation form.
•    Participates in OSHA related activities, including drills.
•    Ensure that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed as assigned.
•    Notifies supervisor of sick time before the start of next scheduled shift and days thereafter.
•    Requests vacation time in advance in order for the supervisor to arrange coverage.
•    Monitors and stock supply levels of PET/CT scan room and/or hot lab and reports to supervisor when supply orders are needed
•    Review expiration dates of all supplies in PET/CT room and hot lab monthly and remove expired supplies from service.
•    Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
•    Able to administer isotopes and IV contrast.
•    Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely from location to location.
•    Operate independently
•    Exude an attitude of customer service to patients and staff within an office.
•    Shows empathy and compassion
 

Education and or Experience
•    Education: Successful completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine program required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
•    Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience working in general and cardiac nuclear medicine required, including a minimum of one (1) year experience in PET/CT required.
•    Special Training, Certification or Licensure: State of Texas MRT license.  Current R.T. (NM) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) -OR- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required. Current CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider certification required. ARRT or NMTCB Certification in CT is preferred but not required.
 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
•    Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
•    Good organizational skills
•    Must maintain confidentiality
•    Must have excellent interpersonal skills
•    Must ensure positive interactions in dealing with patients and other staff members.
CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:
•    Must adhere to HIPAA guidelines with the handling of confidential patient information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Balancing: Yes
Crouching: Yes
Pulling: Yes
Carrying: Yes
Grasping: Yes
Sitting: Yes
Climbing: No
Kneeling: Yes
Standing: Yes
Crawling: No
Lifting: Yes
Seeing: Yes