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PET/CT Technologist (PRN)

Job Details

Job Location

Cancer Clinics of North Texas - Radiation Oncology-Plano - Plano, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

The PET/CT technologist performs PET/CT, diagnostic CT, and nuclear medicine therapy procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This position works within the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and personalized care for patients.Essential Duties• Performs high quality PET/CT scan procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care.• Performs IV injections for all PET/CT scan procedures.• Performs high quality diagnostic CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.• Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures to include I-131 therapy, Lu-177 Pluvicto, and Ra-223 Xofigo.• Follows all radiation safety practices and protocols for all nuclear medicine, diagnostic CT and PET/CT procedures.• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.• Post processes all PET/CT and diagnostic CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.• Uses information systems proficiently including EMR, scheduling, and PACS software applications.• Interacts with both internal and external customers professionally• Assist other departments during down times• Attend and participate in mandatory work related meetings and training sessions• Assigns Tasks using the electronic medical record (EMR) to communicate pending work.• Maintain a productive relationship with physicians, radiation therapy, medical oncology, physics and dosimetry departments.• Follow established practice patterns to ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans• Follow the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ARRT and NMTCB.• Compliant with all licensure and certification requirements to perform job as required by applicable State licensing, ARRT, NMTCB and company policy.• Reports work related injuries to the supervisor immediately.• Reports unsafe equipment or work conditions to supervisor immediately.• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings• Acknowledge new or revised policies and procedures through in-service documentation form.• Participates in OSHA related activities, including drills.• Ensure that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed as assigned.• Notifies supervisor of sick time before the start of next scheduled shift and days thereafter.• Requests vacation time in advance in order for the supervisor to arrange coverage.• Monitors and stock supply levels of PET/CT scan room and/or hot lab and reports to supervisor when supply orders are needed• Review expiration dates of all supplies in PET/CT room and hot lab monthly and remove expired supplies from service.• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:• Able to administer isotopes and IV contrast.• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely from location to location.• Operate independently• Exude an attitude of customer service to patients and staff within an office.• Shows empathy and compassionEducation and or Experience• Education: Successful completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine program required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.• Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience working in general and cardiac nuclear medicine required, including a minimum of one (1) year experience in PET/CT required.• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: State of Texas MRT license. Current R.T. (NM) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) -OR- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required. Current CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider certification required. ARRT or NMTCB Certification in CT is preferred but not required.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Good organizational skills• Must maintain confidentiality• Must have excellent interpersonal skills• Must ensure positive interactions in dealing with patients and other staff members.CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:• Must adhere to HIPAA guidelines with the handling of confidential patient information.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Balancing: YesCrouching: YesPulling: YesCarrying: YesGrasping: YesSitting: YesClimbing: NoKneeling: YesStanding: YesCrawling: NoLifting: YesSeeing: Yes