PET/CT Technologist

17h17 hours ago

RAYUS Radiology

Tupelo, US · Temporary · $60,000 – $75,000

About this role

RAYUS Radiology 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 treatment. You will operate your assigned scanners to produce patient images for diagnostic purposes.

Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. 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.

This is a per-diem position working various hours. You will maintain positive relationships with radiologists, referring customers, and peers, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety regulations. You'll help maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements to protect all involved.

As a PET/CT Technologist, you will assist with training new associates, providing resource and technical expertise. You will perform quality control procedures on equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines. RAYUS now offers DailyPay, allowing you to work today and get paid today.

Requirements

Current ARRT certification in Radiography (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), or NMTCB certification
State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist (if required by state)
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Knowledge of radiation safety principles and NRC regulations
Experience operating PET/CT scanners and administering radiopharmaceuticals
Ability to maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Strong understanding of HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning them so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body with minimal supervision, while providing patient support by talking to them throughout
Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients, following Nuclear Regulatory Commission and state regulations
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines

Benefits

DailyPay - work today, get paid today
Per-diem schedule offering flexible work hours
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking radiology team challenging the status quo in diagnosis and treatment