PET & MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging Specialist

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 181,000 - 204,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a PET/MRI Technologist to perform nuclear medicine and PET/MRI procedures, under medical supervision, across patients of all ages. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, follow ALARA guidelines, and support scheduling and prioritization of studies in RIS & EPIC.

The role includes training responsibilities for residents and staff, with a focus on safety and accuracy. You will collaborate with physicians in Nuclear Medicine & MRI, ensure quality control, and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of clinical PET experience
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with precision

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing Residents and other technologists.
• Calibrate and prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the camera/section.
• Evaluate image quality for diagnostic value.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals from pre-prepared kits and calibrate instruments.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, place orders as needed.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging techniques and measurements.
• Mentor staff and coordinate section activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Image quality evaluation

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification

Tools

RIS

EPIC

Job description

0.9 FTE Part time Rotating - 12 Hour R2658835 Onsite 107660010 MRI PET SNHC Allied Health PALO ALTO, 213 Quarry Rd, California

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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Under medical supervision, performs all Nuclear Medicine and PET/MRI procedures on patients of all ages utilizing various types of imaging equipment. Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration following current radiation safety guidelines and assists in the administration of therapeutic doses. This position follows State and Federal guidelines for the safe use, receipt, and disposals of radioactive materials used in Nuclear Medicine. The PET & MIR Technologist schedules studies in RIS & EPIC computer system using good judgment in prioritizing patient scheduling. The PET & MIR Technologist works with physicians in Nuclear Medicine & MRI to provide a safe and effective operation. This position may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, House Staff and Residents in Nuclear Medicine & MRI procedures, protocols, equipment, and safety issues.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Assists in instructing the Residents and other technologists.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients.
• Cleans and organizes the section/unit on own initiative, maintains cleanliness and orderliness in assigned camera room.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality.
• Formulates radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrates instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
• Monitors supplies and equipment to make necessary orders and helps develops new programs to comply with State and Federal Agencies.
• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine prescribed imaging techniques and measurements used in medical diagnosis and evaluation.
• Performs general work when able and helps schedules, work assignments, and staff technologists with section organization and development.
• Prepares and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing, and disposal activities.
• Processes computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images and accurately transfer images to the system.
• Serves as a team leader with staff. Sets goals to move section to be a more effective unit.
• Works with Supervisor to have section/unit meet all ALARA (As Low As Reasonably achievable) Goals.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of radiation accidents and is capable of responding to a major accident.
• The PET-MRI technologist will follow all policies and procedures outlined by the department.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of clinical PET responsible and directly related work experience
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to accurately measure extremely small quantities of liquid samples
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform required sequences of exacting procedures with accuracy and necessary speed
• Ability to perform standard diagnostic procedures using radioactive isotopes and to prepare reports resulting from such procedures
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities
• Knowledge of principles, and procedures involved in the operation of radiologic equipment
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to PET, Nuclear Medicine and MRI
• Knowledge of MRI physics, physiology, structural and organic anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of MRI techniques, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of MRI quality control and quality assurance
• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities
• Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures
• Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• NMT-RHN - CA Nuclear Medicine Tech and
• ARRT-N - Reg Tech Rad-Nuclear Med Tech or
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech
  
  

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SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
  
  

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Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $87.20 - $98.20 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.