PET/CT Technologist - Cancer Center PET/CT HOPD - FT - Day

Position Status

Full time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The PET/CT Imaging Technologist is responsible for providing patient care and technical skills in the operation of a positron emission tomography (PET)/ computed tomography (CT) scanner under the direction of the physician to obtain data for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Education Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or equal years of experience. Required
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Previous experience with PET/CT and/or CT equipment and procedures. Required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required operations in quality control, radiation safety, patient handling, and related aspects of medical imaging. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technlongist - NMTCB Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained. Required or
• Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.
  
  

What you will do

• Independently performs medical imaging procedures as needed for the diagnosis and treatment of patient illness as prescribed by physician.
• Properly identifies patient; explains the procedure to the patient; prepares patient for the procedure. Observes the physical condition of the patient during and after the procedure; administers or procures care as needed. Assures proper measures for dealing with reactions to injected contrast, isotopes and other materials.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on table, using supportive devises to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by the medical director.
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of physician.
• Instructs patients as needed concerning radiation safety, home preparation for imaging studies, and related matters.
• Properly documents in EMR.
• Sets up equipment, instruments, isotopes, contrast materials, and apparatus required for imaging studies.
• Performs quality control procedures necessary to assure the accuracy of each test system including daily survey meter check, dose calibrator constancy, wipe counter calibration, CT scanner QC, and/or PET scanner QC.
• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
• Performs, or schedules for performance, preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer. Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient. Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient to monitor patient safety and comfort.
• Operates PET/CT and/or CT equipment and related equipment and instruments in performing quality imaging studies.
• Recognizes and initiates investigation into problems with clinical procedures; consults management regarding unsolved problems.
• Follows established rules, regulations and safety procedures established by the NRC and state licensing agencies including all procedures for handling radioactive materials if appropriate; F18-FDG package survey, F18-FDG calibration and documentation.
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
  
  

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing
  
  

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
  
  

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote
  
  

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  
  

Working Conditions

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
  
  

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.