PET Fusion Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This job assesses patients and safely performing PET procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols.
• Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
• It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
• Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV and administration of radiopharmaceuticals).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
• They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Education:

• Required – Completion of an approved nuclear medicine program.

Experience:

• Required – 2+ year.
• Positron emission technology experience.

Certifications/License:

• Required – Registered in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or equivalent body as recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) or Intersocietal Commission Accreditation Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL).
• Registered in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.