Regional Resource for PET/CT Scanning and Training
Regional resource responsible for providing scanning coverage and supporting Team Members in the field with PET/CT training and troubleshooting. Experienced technologist working in a mobile imaging healthcare environment with regular patient satisfaction improvement surveys. Once internal milestones are met, position will include performing Clinical Competencies and Team Member evaluations, and scanning coverage in various locations/states through the region.
Our PET/CT technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible-enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. In addition, because our techs work in a variety of environments-a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility-their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point.
Key Responsibilities:
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images • Responsible for patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, and radiation safety/regulations • Partners with local Account Development Directors to effectively communicate with physician groups and Radiology/Clinic Directors, and Radiologists on PET/CT software, customer portal, scanning protocols, and quality issues • Troubleshoots the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.) • Assists Sales team with start-ups and new business as needed • Other responsibilities as assigned
Position Requirements:
Associates Degree or equivalent experience NMTCB or ARRT (N) State license, as required CPR certification As applicable, valid state driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience Knowledge and experience on several OEMs and with multiple vendors such as GE, Siemens, Philips, etc.
Physical Requirements:
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, communicable disease when interacting with patients, environmental hazards such as exposure to noise, and travel.
The employee will be required to:
• Sit, stand, walk, for more than 50% of the time • Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs • See, speak, and hear to be able to communicate with patients • Stoop, kneel, or crawl, and climb and balance, and carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam), for less than 50% of the time
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.