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As a Lead a Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in assigned modality. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. You will also support and enhance the overall team by acting as a resource for new and long-term associates.
The working hours for this role are Monday-Friday 8-4pm.
(80-85%) Patient PET/CT Imaging
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
- Explains and prepares patients for PET/CT imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
- Performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Adjusts PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
- Follows physicians’ orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
- Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
- Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
- Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
- Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State regulations and departmental policies
- Administers fluorodioxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients
- Demonstrates 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
- Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer
(10-15%) Team Supervision
- Assists in the hiring process for new associates
- Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates
- Leads regular team meetings and associates one-on-ones
- Monitors and approves timecards
- Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates
- Develops associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
- Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
- Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
- Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction
- Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned
- Manages other departments in the absence of manager or peers and coordinates schedule to ensure appropriate coverage
- Performs and records daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines
- Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State Regulations
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned