PET/CT Technologist

SearchForce; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking a technologist to operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in patient care. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree and relevant certifications such as CNMT or RT (N). Responsibilities include ensuring the quality of images, administering medications, and complying with safety regulations. The role does not involve supervisory responsibilities and requires strong patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform imaging procedures that meet quality expectations.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles for different age groups.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images.
• Administers contrast media and verifies images for quality.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Patient care

Quality assurance

Medication administration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The technologist operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images that assist physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The technologist demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform imaging procedures that meet the quality expectations of the patient, referring physician, and radiologist.
  This is accomplished by: following the orders of the referring physician and protocols specified by the Radiologist; administering medications such as contrast media, FDG, and radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the physician's order; viewing images to ensure the quality of pictures; transferring images to the customer for interpretation and verifying the images and patient information arrived correctly.
  
• The technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she is able to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients.
• The technologist complies with DMS policies, local, state, and federal regulations, and laws related to work duties and responsibilities. This includes conducting fire safety and medical emergency response drills, documenting preventative maintenance, performing safety assessments, preparing the unit for transportation, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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 essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing

CNMT or RT (N), CPR certified, mandatory education, TB.