PET Tech per diem

About the role

PET Tech per diem position available at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham. Minimum pay rate is $43.78 with potential increases based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the analysis of information.
• Patient identification - Introduces self and properly confirms patient identification prior to the start of procedure.
• Documentation/Patient History - Verifies and gathers all relevant information and paperwork for procedure and provides post procedure instructions (physician order, order requisition, pregnancy form as needed, written consent has been obtained).
• Affirms factors that contradict procedure being performed (ie: written orders, reason for exam, medications, artifacts, lab results, allergies, etc.).
• Compliant with department standards when performing Universal Protocol to include, but not limited to pre-procedure verification, documentation verification and Time Out.
• Assesses images for diagnostic quality and makes modifications as necessary.
• Provides post procedure instructions to patients; follows up with physician(s) when necessary, providing documentation for changes to treatment plan.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient care and patient education.
• Active Listening - attends closely to and attaches significance to a patients verbal and nonverbal communication; Refers questions about diagnosis or treatment to the patient's physician.
• Ensures order requisitions are entered into RIS system, monitors correct ordering physician, history and diagnosis.
• Participates in QC/QA/PI programs; submits report documentation within specified timeframe set by department standard.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation of near misses, occurrences and action plans.
• Maintains sterile field for procedures as required.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to professional performance expectations.
• Displays professional etiquette by demonstrating our core values toward coworkers, the public, and other health care providers.
• Maintains a personal portfolio of ongoing education professional certifications and professional activities.
• Handles and resolves patient inquiries and complaints; obtains and evaluates all relevant information; directs requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to cost effectiveness and productivity.
• Conserves, preserves and economizes where expendable resources are concerned (Examples; Supplies, overtime, and equipment).
• Performs job functions in a timely manner with accuracy; utilizes Imaging Services department specific programs efficiently, and consistently produces output of sufficient volume.
• Demonstrates competencies in the performance of duties and responsibilities in Nuclear Medicine equipment management.
• Exhibits competencies in Visage PACS, scans paperwork into PACS accurately.
• Exhibits competencies in EPIC and Pyxis supply stations.
• Familiar with Dose calibrator and Nuc Med Dual Head Camera.
• Ability to perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Familiar with Wipe test counter, Thyroid probe, Navigator system probe, Syntrac computer/software, and Ludlum Survey Meter.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: 1 year PET Tech or Nuc Med Tech Experience
• Preferred/Desired: 2 years experience
• Education: AAS Approved training program in Nuclear Medicine
• Special Skills: Computer manipulation, verbal and written communication skills, mechanical aptitude. Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative manner. Ability to make effective professional judgements and decisions based on objective criteria. BLS w/in 3 mos of hire, IV Certification w/in 6 mos of hire
• Licenses and Certifications: NH Medical Imaging License, CNMT or ARRT, BLS w/in 3 mos of hire

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Pay Range: $43.78 - $50.99/Hourly
Grade: 6
EEO Statement: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.