PET/CT Technologist, NM Technologist

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  • InSight Health
Job Summary
Location
Hackensack ,NJ
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description

RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!nnRAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Positron Emission Tomography--Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.nnThis is a PRN position working various hours from 6:30am - 6:30pm.nnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:nn(90%) Patient PET/CT ImagingnnScreens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedurenExplains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriatelynPerforms routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedurenAdjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriatenMaintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peersnFollows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkersnAccurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)nMaintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workersnMaintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirementsnMaintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each usenEnsures compliance with all HIPAA guidelinesnAssesses, prepares, records and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policiesnAdministers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patientsnDemonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care servicesnReports contamination to Radiation Safety Officernn(5%) PET/CT Department SupportnnAssists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgradesnMonitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessarynAssists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicablenPerforms and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelinesnPerforms daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulationsnn(5%) Completes other tasks as assignednnRequired:nnNMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standingnGraduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiographynLicensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicablenCurrent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificationnMust have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independentlynCertification in imaging specialtynnPreferred:nnBilingualnARRT certification in CTnNMTCB PET Specialty certificationnnRAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.nnWe bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services!nnRAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.nnInsight is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and hiring.nInsight and its associates have an employment relationship, which is known as employment-at-will. This means that either CDI or an associate has the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason with or without cause or prior notice.

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