PET CT Technologist I - LGH/Full-Time Days

Centra HealthLynchburg, VA, United Statesfull time
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Job description

BONUS ELIGIBLE: Up to $25K for experienced new hires in this full-time position! Must have 2 years or more to qualify!

Under the clinical direction of a Radiologist, the Coordinator of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Services and the Director of Radiology, performs a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures. Responsible for the daily Quality Control of all Hot Lab and Imaging Equipment. The technologist must use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure in a manner that they are calm and comfortable prior to being injected for the procedure. They display their technical competence by effectively producing high-quality PET-CT images.

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program. Completed required hours of continuing education

Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree

Required Experience: 6 months of experience as a PET-CT Technologist

Required Certifications and Licensures: Current ARRT (N) or CNMT certification. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Certifications and Licensures: CNMT (PET) ARRT (N)(CT) CNMT (CT)

Salary Range: $33.79 - $50.68/Hourly Rate

Performs diagnostic PET-CT / CT imaging procedures

Quality control of all equipment

Prep and measurement of radio-pharmaceuticals

Injection of the radio-pharmaceuticals or IV contrast

Administration of oral contrast

Protocol setup

Patient Positioning

Image reconstruction and filming

Network image transfers and archiving of image data

Adhere to all Radiation Safety rules to provide a safe environment. Survey department areas and record readings.

Collect patient clinical information and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Maintains proper documentation in accordance with NRC / State licensure requirements.

Adheres to and performs in accordance with hospital rules and regulations related to fire, safety and emergency codes.

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.