PET/CT Technologist

About the Role

The PET/CT Technologist performs all PET/CT, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic CT procedures with minimal supervision on patients as directed by the physician or radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously.
• Map radiopharmaceuticals using a PET/CT scanner to produce computer-generated images.
• Perform diagnostic CT exams with the administration of intravenous contrast dye.
• Screen patients to ensure administering contrast will not be harmful.
• Follow exam protocols designed for administration of exams following ALARA principles.
• Inform the Physicist of potential and actual problems concerning equipment.
• Schedule the evaluation, maintenance, and repair for all assigned equipment.
• Maintain equipment quality assurance, downtime, and incident report logs.
• Investigate and report non-conformance to established treatment standards to appropriate departmental personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and other departmental personnel to plan and implement corrective actions to improve diagnostic imaging and standards.
• Maintain an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Provide safety and patient care through consistent practice of departmental procedures for imaging administration.
• Recognize deviation from prescribed imaging delivery and report all deviations to the Chief of Radiation, Physicist, and Radiation Oncology Administrator.
• Assure the quality of treatment delivery through complete and accurate documentation of patient records.
• Explain procedures to patients, means of communication during exams, and procedures to follow if an emergency arises.
• Maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during the exam.
• Respond effectively to patient concerns.
• Assess patient physical and emotional needs.
• Observe patients for expected and unexpected reactions to exams and communicate this to appropriate staff members.
• Reinforce patient education, side effect management information, and indicate non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room.
• Work shifts as assigned.
• Perform all duties as assigned by Lead Technologist/Leadership.
• Expectation of a maximum of 12 patients per technologist.
• Must be able to access patient ports.

Requirements

• Ability to produce quality imaging with little supervision.
• Maintain registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Meet all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility.
• Computer experience with EMR knowledge.
• Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productivity, organization, and respect for leadership.
• Excellent attendance, continuous learning, and willingness to ask for help.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail-oriented, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography.
• Arizona Licenses in Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography.
• Valid CPR certification.

Working Conditions

• Medical office setting with moderate noise levels from medical equipment.
• Controlling machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to read and understand written information.
• Ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack supplies.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes to assist patients.