To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of a PET/CT scanner for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
Practices proper entries and records on the imaging system and radiology information system.
Prepares patient for PET/CT procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education. (See attached age-specific addendum)
Operates computed tomography scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
Practices safety measures in PET/CT and Environment of Care.
Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
Performs all duties in which individual is licensed to perform under ARRT guidelines.
Use the gamma camera to detect and diagnose problems in patients.
Use the radioactive tracer to diagnose problems in patients.
Operate radiopharmaceutical equipment.
Communicate with patients and other health care workers.
Communicate with radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
Use mathematical formulas to calculate radiation exposure for patients.
Follow protocols for protection of self and others from radiation exposure.
Performs other related duties as required.
Supervision:
Reports To: Site Administrator
Required Education / Experience:
Graduate of an accredited radiography program, ARRT registered. Individuals must be certified as a nuclear medicine technologist through ARRT or the NMTCB.
One year PET/CT experience or graduate of CT training program with minimum of 500 clinical hours of PET/CT training.
Equipment:
Standard PET/CT Equipment
Gamma camera
Office equipment
Radiopharmaceutical equipment
Working Environment:
Standard Outpatient Center or Mobile Unit
Some lifting, moving, and positioning of patients and equipment.