PET/CT Technologist

Overview:

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

This is responsible technical work performing diagnostic PET/CT scanning and radiation oncology PET/CT simulation procedures as prescribed by a physician; an employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for providing competent patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations; work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level position and is reviewed for compliance to established standards and procedures. Provides competent patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations; performs diagnostic PET/CT scanning and radiation oncology PET/CT simulation procedures as prescribed by a physician; maintains patient markings to enhance treatment reproducibility; maintains daily schedule and prioritizes as necessary; assists in the production of customized treatment immobilization devices utilized for daily radiation treatments; maintains and monitors the functioning of the PET/CT scanner; reports PET/CT equipment malfunctions to Physicist and/or Service Engineer; assists in the development of PET/CT related policies and procedures; assists in the training and/or orientation of other staff in the use of PET/CT equipment; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients; communicates to patients and families procedures to be performed and procedures to follow if an emergency arises during treatment; prepares room and equipment to meet specific treatment requirement of each patient; observes radiation safety measures; responds to overhead pages; maintains accurate and complete records; performs routine isotope ordering in accordance with departmental procedures; accurately records the administration of isotope dosage(s) given during all PET/CT scan procedures; utilizes a PC to access medical records and to capture accurate charges; participates in departmental quality assurance programs; adheres to infection control and safety standards; participates in departmental in-service training; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an approved course in radiologic technology, two years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or PET/CT Technologist and certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist; or high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an approved nuclear medicine training program and certification with the Nuclear Medical Technologist Certification Board as a Nuclear Medical Technologist. Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT experience is highly preferred.