Nuclear Med PET​/CT Technologist II

Facility National Jewish Health
- Main Campus

Department Imaging

Schedule
- Shift
- Hours Full Time
- Day Shift

Performs quality diagnostic general and cardiac nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). This position works within the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and personalized care for patients.

• Performs high quality PET/CT scan procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care.
• Performs IV injections for all nuclear medicine and PET/CT scan procedures.
• Performs high quality general nuclear medicine procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Performs high quality cardiac nuclear medicine procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Follows all radiation safety practices and protocols for all nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Post processes all nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Uses hospital information systems proficiently including EMR, scheduling, RIS and PACS software applications.

Performs as back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
• Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient7s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
• Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.

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• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear  visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes Net Learning by due date annually.
• Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other…