PET Technologist (FLEXI)

Position Summary

The PET/CT Technologist is responsible for operating Positron Emission Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs imaging and quantitative data analysis to produce high quality nuclear diagnostic patient exams.
• Provides patient care utilizing appropriate measures relative to NRC and State compliance.
• Provides accurate documentation of all pertinent information.
• Maintains clear, concise, and timely communication with all compliance procedures.
• Performs procedures on patients in any age group from pediatric through geriatric.
• Performs Q.C. and maintains records as required for NRC, State and ACR accreditations.
• Learns new skills to enhance job knowledge and fulfills personal growth.
• Operates computer systems and hardware/software.
• Performs Radiation Safety and Dosimetry reports.
• Performs Patient scheduling, Dose ordering, Archiving and backup, Image manipulation and storage, Data acquisition, and Insurance processing.
• Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and is requested.
• Follows department, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure “ALARA”.
• Exhibits Service Excellence and Behavioral Expectations including adherence to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, exhibiting courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties, demonstrating courtesy, compassion, and respect to others, and working as a team to continuously improve work quality.
• Demonstrates a commitment to flexible work schedules when it is necessary to ensure patient care.
• Presents self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Meets the requirements by AART Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB), American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.