PETCT Technologist
Company: RAYUS Radiology
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
RAYUS Radiology is looking for a full time (days) PET/CT
Technologist to join our team at our Myrtle Beach and Georgetown,
SC facilities. - -As a PET/CT Technologist, you will perform all
Positron emission tomography (PET) and Positron emission
tomography--computed tomography (PET/CT) procedures according to
the established standards and protocols to provide quality patient
care. You will also remain self-motivated to increase your level of
understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new
procedures as they evolve. This position is full-time, Monday -
Friday working day time hours with alternating Saturdays. -
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -
(75%) Patient Imaging
- Performs routine and advanced Positron emission
tomography--computed tomography (PET/CT) 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
- Screens patient before the procedure for any precautions or
contraindications pertaining to the examination
- Explains and prepares patients for Positron emission
tomography--computed tomography (PET/CT) procedures that will be
performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that
the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned and providing
patient support by talking to patients throughout
procedure
- Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose
reduction techniques as appropriate
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with
radiologist, referring customers and other associates and
peers
- Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio
pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear
- Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental
policies
- Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to
patients
- Demonstrates 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
services
- Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer
- Maintains accurate patient records within Radiology Information
System (RIS)
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
(20%) Imaging Support
- Performs general maintenance on PET/CT scanner and/or mobile
scanner and truck
- Performs and records daily quality control procedures on
specified equipment to ensure correct and accurate
operation
- Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
quality control procedures on
- PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA
guidelines
- Troubleshoots when possible, and reports problems to
supervisor
- Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure
compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
Keywords: RAYUS Radiology, Wilmington , PETCT Technologist, Other , Myrtle Beach, North Carolina
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