Position Emmission Tomographer
Company: RAYUS Radiology
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
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RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight
Imaging, is looking for a PET/CT Technologist -to join our team. We
are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and
making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment.
Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Positron Emission
Tomography--Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will
operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's
body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach,
you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and
with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers
looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes
difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and
answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures
and process.
This is a PRN position working various hours from 6:30am -
6:30pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(90%) Patient PET/CT Imaging
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or
contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient
identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
- Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures
that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning
patients so that the parts of the body can be
appropriately
- Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on
designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the
diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with
minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing
patient support by talking to patients throughout
procedure
- Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed,
utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with
radiologist, referring customers and other associates and
peers
- Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety
regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and
coworkers
- Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology
Information System (RIS)
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety
habits for patients and co-workers
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
- Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and
disinfects equipment after each use
- Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
- Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio
pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or
State regulations and departmental policies
- Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to
patients
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to
ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work
environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care
services
- Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer
(5%) PET/CT Department Support
- Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and
software upgrades
- Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as
necessary
- Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and
technical expertise, as applicable
- Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance
with ACR and AOA guidelines
- Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure
compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned
Keywords: RAYUS Radiology, Yonkers , Position Emmission Tomographer, Other , Hackensack, New York
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