What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine & CT Technologist - WCINYP position at WCM-Q?
Position Summary
Under general guidance, the Nuclear Medicine and CT Technologist operates specialized radiology equipment and computed tomography to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures This role also prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies
Job Responsibilities
- Injects patients with resting radiopharmaceutical doses and stress doses as needed. Coordinates flow of imaging and stress sequences.
- Performs PET / CT and CT scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and / or reagents. May order supplies / equipment / reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
- Attends workshops, seminars and / or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and / or staff as appropriate.
- Performs quality control testing and machine calibrations in accordance with IAC or American College of Radiology (ACR) standards. Documents such testing & calibration in organized retrievable manner for inspection by ACR, IAC or other accrediting bodies.
- Recognizes problems / malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam / procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
- Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
- Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
- Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
- Assists current and new employees in the use of systems / equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
- Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and / or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures / protocols.
Education
Experience
Approximately 2 years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist.
Approximately 2 years of experience as a CT technologist.
Approximately 2 years of experience in performing PET QA / QC and working with physicists to maintain logs, identify problems, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients
Salary : $56 - $70
