PET Technologist (FLEXI)

Position Summary

The PET/CT Technologist is responsible for operating Positron Emission Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses.

General Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs imaging and quantitative data analysis to produce high quality nuclear diagnostic patient exams.

2. Provides patient care utilizing appropriate measures relative to NRC and State compliance.

3. Provides accurate documentation of all pertinent information.

4. Maintains clear, concise, and timely communication with all compliance procedures.

5. Performs procedures on patients in any age group from pediatric through geriatric.

6. Performs Q.C. and maintains records as required for NRC, State and ACR accreditations.

7. Learns new skills to enhance job knowledge and fulfills personal growth.

8. Operation of computer systems and hardware/software.

9. Radiation Safety and Dosimetry reports.

10. Patient scheduling

11. Dose ordering

12. Archiving and backup

13. Image manipulation and storage.

14. Data acquisition

15. Insurance processing

16. Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and is requested.

17. Follow department, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure “ALARA”

Service Excellence and Behavioral Expectations

• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

• Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties

• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments

• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work schedules when it is necessary to ensure patient care

• Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

Additional Duties

Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations same as Nuclear Medical Tech - Certified

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Radiology Supervisor

• Supervises: None

• Responsibilities: N/A

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

• Meets the requirements by AART

• Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB), American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Completion of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Experience: 2+ years preferred, but will accept new graduates who are able to achieve proficiency within six months.

Certifications

Applicants must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. If new grad, must receive registration and be proficient within 6 months in position.

Must be BLS certified.