PET/CT Technologist, NM Technologist

RAYUS Radiology; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a PET / CT Technologist, where you will deliver patient-centered imaging services. In this dynamic role, you will operate advanced PET / CT scanners, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while providing exceptional care to patients. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for procedures, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a positive work environment. This PRN position offers flexible hours, allowing you to shine in your career while making a meaningful impact in diagnostic imaging. Be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

DailyPay

Flexible Hours

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Radiologic Technology with a state license.
• Experience with PET / CT imaging procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET / CT imaging procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain equipment and comply with safety regulations.
• Assist with training new associates and departmental tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Imaging

Safety Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Nuclear Medicine

Education

Certification in Radiologic Technology

State License in Radiology

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

PET / CT Scanner

Job description

PET / CT Technologist, NM Technologist at RAYUS Radiology summary :

As a PET / CT Technologist at RAYUS Radiology, I provide patient-centered imaging services, operating advanced scanners to generate diagnostic images for physicians. My role involves explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Additionally, I assist with departmental support tasks, including training new associates and maintaining equipment, while promoting a positive work environment.

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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 :

• 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 and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned.
• 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 radiologists, 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 fluorodeoxyglucose (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.
• 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.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Keywords :

PET / CT Technologist, radiology, patient care, diagnostic imaging, healthcare, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, patient support, safety compliance, equipment maintenance.