PET CT Technologist
New York, NY
Navitas Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Retention Bonus

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of PET and with the clinical supervision of the reading physician, the technologist performs PET imaging on patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness.

Job Responsibilities:

Complies with the laws, regulations, and policies governing the practice of nuclear medicine.
Ensures policies of the hospital, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety and the NYS DOH Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection are followed including Model Rules For Safe Use Of Radioactive Material: Do not eat, drink, or apply cosmetics in any area where radioactive material is stored or used including imaging areas and control rooms.
Complies with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety.
Performs all ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
The technologist must review procedure request, protocol sheet, patient's medical information and screening information to ensure Radiology Department Final Checks process is accurately performed.
Ensures that any pre-procedural preparation has been completed (e.g., fasting, diet, hydration, glucose levels, voiding, and suspension of interfering medications).
Maintains and posts current Permits to Practice. Reviews the Procedure Requisition / Protocol Sheet and Patient Screening form and properly explains the procedure to the patient and/or family and when necessary, obtaining the assistance of the hospital designated interpreter or translator.
The technologist must review procedure request, protocol sheet, patient's medical information and screening information in order to exercise good judgment in assessing and responding to the patient's needs before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
Under guidance and approval of a Radiologist, administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals