PET/CT Technologist - PRN

• Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community.
• Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description

The PET /CT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic PET/CT and CT Imaging procedures as directed by physician, to provide patient care essential to the performance of these procedures by performing the duties outlined below.

Responsibilities

• All Nuclear Medicine procedures are provided and performed in accordance with the requirements of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).
• All individuals will properly prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic radiotracer studies utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment in accordance with required calibration schedule .
• All Radioactive materials received will be wiped, surveyed, logged, and properly disposed of in accordance with DHEC standard .
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Responsible for quality control and reports for Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Maintains radiation monitors and proper registration of radiology equipment.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to radiology.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment.
• Orders and stocks all radiology supplies.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.

Qualifications /Competencies

• SC Radiation Quality Standards Association License and registered with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently
• At least one (1) year experience in Diagnostic Imaging
• Knowledge of Nuclear medicine procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-Ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in preparing and administering contrast materials.
• Skill in identifying and correcting equipment problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.