PET and CT Technologist
About the Role
RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our team. We aim to revolutionize radiology, making it a crucial first step in diagnosis and treatment. As a PET/CT Technologist, you will operate scanners to produce diagnostic images, providing patient-centered care with excellent customer service. This full-time position is based on a mobile unit serving Easton, PA, and Paterson, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Screen patients for precautions or contradictions, ensuring correct patient and procedure identification.
- Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning them appropriately.
- Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging with minimal supervision, providing patient support throughout.
- Adjust scan parameters and utilize dose reduction techniques as needed.
- Maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines and maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
- Assess, prepare, record, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to regulations.
- Administer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods.
- Report contamination to the Radiation Safety Officer.
- Assist with maintaining imaging protocols, software upgrades, and medical supply inventory.
- Train new associates and perform quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment.
- Conduct departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards.
Requirements
- NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standing.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiography.
- Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Training and experience to perform PET/CT procedures independently.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Bilingual, ARRT certification in CT, NMTCB PET Specialty certification.
About RAYUS Radiology
RAYUS Radiology is dedicated to delivering clinical excellence across the U.S., driven by our passion for superior service to providers and patients. We emphasize brilliant medicine, team, technology, and services to provide the highest level of patient care. Join us to shine a light on radiology services!
RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. We offer benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and more. Visit www.rayusradiology.com/careers for details.