PET and CT Technologist

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our team. As a Positron Emission Tomography‑Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will operate assigned scanner(s) to produce diagnostic images of the patient’s body. You will provide PET/CT services with professional standards and excellent customer service, guiding patients through the process and answering questions.

This is a PRN position working various hours from 6:30 am – 6:30 pm.

• Screen patients before exam for any precautions or contraindications, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately visualized.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury with minimal supervision.
• Adjust PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose‑reduction techniques as appropriate.
• Maintain positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers.
• Follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers.
• Accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area, promoting good safety habits for patients and co‑workers.
• Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain equipment in good working order; clean and disinfect equipment after each use.
• Ensure compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
• Assess, prepare, record and administer radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies.
• Administer fluorodoxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety‑related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services.
• Report contamination to Radiation Safety Officer.

• Assist with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
  
  Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as necessary.
• Assist with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
• Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
• Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations.

• Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
• Assist with training new associates and resource sharing.
• Maintain equipment in good working order, including cleaning and disinfecting after each use.
• Report contamination to Radiation Safety Officer.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider