Description
As a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist, you will perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT exams on patients using specialised equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
- Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
- Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
- Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
- Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
- Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
- Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Radiation Safety
- Radioactive Material Handling
- Documentation
- Recordkeeping
- Equipment Operation
- Electronic Imaging
- Safety Protocols
- Contrast Protocols
- Image Evaluation
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Independent Work
- Task Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Clean Environment
Minimum (Required) Qualifications
- Current License in state of practice.
- Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- IV certification for healthcare providers.
- One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of clinical PET/CT experience.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.