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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Lead Mobile PET/CT Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As an Lead Mobile PET/CT Technologist, you will perform all PET/CT procedures according to the established standards and protocols to provide quality patient care. Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Assists the Area Supervisor/Area Manager with administrative duties and provides technical direction and staff supervision when applicable.
This position is a part of our Hospital Solutions/Mobile division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(80%) Technologist Duties
- Performs the essential functions of a technologist when performing diagnostic services per Technologist Job Description and set safety and accreditation guidelines.
- Follow approved and published scope of practice per modality.
- Greets and identifies correct patient and provides a brief explanation of requested procedure to ensure patient care and patients’ right to know
- Performs all required PET and nuclear medicine procedures through proper positioning and technique, consistently demonstrating good judgment in evaluating the diagnostic studies
- Screens patients before examination for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination
- Explains procedure to be performed to alleviate patient anxiety and facilitate patient cooperation
- Monitors the condition of any patient within the department and assists the radiologist in performing needed medical attention, if applicable
- Conduct examinations with regard to patient’s age, condition or other special requirements
- Monitors and administers patient injections to ensure compliance with site federal and state regulations and quality assurance standards.
- Assists the radiologist during the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures as required
- Recognizes allergic reactions and respond in accordance to company policies and procedures for emergency patient care
- Prepares examination for interpretation by the radiologist to include correct identification and processing of images, adequate clinical history and previous x-rays for comparison (if available)
- 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
- Maintains accurate patient records within RAYUS information system.
- Performs, and oversees that other staff are recording daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on equipment to ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with customers, (Radiologists, Patients, and Hospital Personnel).
- Provides Feedback and investigates complaints with regard to Patient and customers, then works with RAYUS Manager to find resolution.
- Oversees and orders all technical and non-technical supplies for the site and ensures an adequate inventory is maintained.
- Oversees, maintains and trouble shoots problems with the physical plant, whether the asset is fixed or mobile and reports issues to appropriate repair department.
- Leads, assigns and coordinates work performed by team members. Evaluate work for acceptability and compliance with company safety, quality and productivity standards.
- Coordinates and accommodates any necessary schedule revisions. Strives to maintain minimal rescheduling and cancellations rates, and meets productivity standards through proper direction, scheduling and staff certification.
- Maintains equipment, clean and disinfect equipment after each use, check to ensure emergency equipment is in good working order; take corrective action for any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns
- Ensures an orderly and clean work area in all modalities to promote good safety habits for patients and team
- Ensures compliance with state regulations and internal policies regarding documentation and tracking of safety and licensing-related items
- Establishes associate schedules to provide for planned time off, while ensuring appropriate staffing levels
- Promotes and motivates good customer relations with patients, physicians, visitors and other company personnel
- Ensures compliance with state regulations and internal policies regarding documentation and tracking of safety and licensing-related items
(15%) Staff Supervision
- Interact with the facility and RAYUS manager in the scheduling of technical and support staff
- Establishes associate schedules to provide for planned time off, while ensuring appropriate staffing levels
- Assists in the development of other staff members’ skills through cross training, performance reviews; provide guidance to other ancillary areas as requested by supervisor
- Assists site and RAYUS managers with organizing and completion of staff meetings, educational in-services, enforcement of safety procedures, and maintaining the professional appearance of the facility
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
- Assists federal and state inspectors in completing regulatory compliance inspections and resolving problems. (THE JOINT COMMISSION, ACR, IAC, OSHA, AHCA)
- Completes other tasks and projects assigned