PET/CT Technologist (Per Diem or FT)

CardioOne•Philadelphia, PA

30d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a compassionate, experienced PET/CT Technologist to join our team! You will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions, using sophisticated imaging technologies to provide essential insights that guide patient care in the imaging center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Computed Tomography
PET/CT experience required.
Completed formalized CT course, as part of or in addition to formal education
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computer Tomography [ARRT(CT)]
1-3 years of experience in performing Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT), including Cardiac Computed Angiography of the heart and the coronary arteries
Cardiac stress testing experience required.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Able to maintain continuing education credits as required by certifying body or society

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for those with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology
Ability to correctly identify cardiac imaging protocol in discussion with cardiologists
Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
Performs cardiac CT imaging
Performs body CT imaging if needed
Performs CT examinations according to established operating clinical protocols and techniques to produce images if high quality.
Sets the appropriate scanning parameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, scan field of view, etc.
Provides CT images to physicians through use of PACS, and/or other specialized interpretation software and enters patients in Athena EMR.
Analyzes patient's medical records and interviews patient to obtain relevant history as necessary.
Explains and properly positions patient for examination causing least discomfort or distress. If necessary, uses immobilization apparatus to maintain required position.
Performs daily quality control testing on CT system, ensures all equipment is adequately maintained and in working order, performs preventative maintenance, and reports equipment failures immediately to supervisor.
Obtains IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancement in accordance with department policy and physician order.
Practices infection control techniques and adheres to radiology safety guidelines.
Provides CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
Educates the patient about the test.
Communicates with patients before the test regarding special instructions or scheduling issues.
Completes appropriate documents as required (logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
Enters patient data and completes appropriate documentation data into Athena EMR or other health information systems.
Scans for coronary calcium score, coronary CT angiography, TAVR, peripheral angiography, WATCHMAN, and other types of cardiovascular imaging.