Rad Onc - Pet​/Ct Technologist

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Completion of PET/CT exams to include quality imaging, promptly and accurately documenting the exam and relevant notes into the medial records. Precisely interprets physician’s scanning instructions. Administers radioactive isotopes, both diagnostic and therapeutic. Records and maintains appropriate nuclear medicine records in compliance with state regulations and radioactive material license. Scheduling of positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) exams for diagnostic and simulation procedures of patients.

Positioning the patient for therapy at the direction of the radiation oncologist. Completion of the exam to include quality imaging, promptly and accurately documenting the treatment and any relevant notes into the medical record. Verifying diagnosis codes and prior authorization.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs ordered PET examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols established by the Radiologist.

Quality control and QA of exams.

Performs daily, quarterly and annual quality control procedures on PET CT equipment and hot lab equipment.

Record and maintain appropriate nuclear medicine records in compliance with state regulations and radioactive material license. Records results and reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate staff.

Maintains technical competency through continued education as required by accrediting and licensing bodies.

Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist or Radiation Oncologist, administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals according to site-specific protocols.

Completes and signs the Patient Screening and/or Pre-authorization form and reviews/explains the procedure and safety precautions to the patient.

Calculates, measures, and records radiopharmaceutical dosages received, used, and disposed using computer and following physician’s prescription.

Calculates, measures, and records radiopharmaceutical dosages received, used, and disposed using computer and following physician’s prescription.

Order correct radiopharmaceutical, dose and calibration time for next day patients from the radiopharmacy.

Performs CT simulation procedures to satisfy topographic/radiographic identification of treatment area and obtains accurate and appropriate data to complete dosimetric calculation and routine setup.

Fabricates patient immobilization and beam altering devices to include Cerrobend blocks and vacuum bags.

Complies with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety. Complies with ALARA principles to reduce occupational radiation exposure.

Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.

Processes and labels imaging studies accurately and in a timely manner. Documents procedures in the electronic medical record.

Maintains a safe, neat, orderly and supplied work area.

Attends all other meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned by direct or in-direct supervisor.

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