PET/CT Technologist Part Time

Join an energetic, patient-focused team Jefferson Outpatient Imaging is currently seeking an experienced PET/CT tech for a Part-time position working 3 days a week at our multi-modality outpatient imaging center located in historic center city Philadelphia. If you have at least 2 years' experience in PET/CT and are ready to join a dynamic work environment, consider making Jefferson Outpatient Imaging your next career choice

Schedule:

3 Days a week

Mondays and Fridays: 8am - 6:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30am - 4pm

What we offer:

• Free Parking Onsite
• Competitive Pay and Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with an FSA Account
• 401(k) plan with Company Match and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program

Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the PET/CT technologist:

• Administers radioactive material to patients for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes & operates a positron emission technology (PET) and a computerized tomography scanner (CT) at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established PET/CT protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications, and/or radioactive isotopes as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established PET/CT protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Provides optimal patient care by applying established and accepted protocols.
• Determines that all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
• Selects appropriate CT technical exam factors with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE :

• Up to 5 years experience as a PET/CT Technologist

EDUCATION :

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.

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