Job description
Job Summary
In keeping with Shields Health Care commitment to excellence, the PET technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment. Melrose, Tufts, Framingham, Dedham, Attleboro Job Description: What you will do:
- Follow all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
- Follow rules and regulations established by the NRC, state regulatory agencies, and JCAHO.
- Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
- Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products.
- Performs all hot lab responsibilities.
- Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
- Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
- Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
- Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.
- Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
- Provide and issue films when appropriate.
- Forward PET related data to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
- Refilm cases as time allows
- Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
- Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed. Required Qualifications What you need:
- Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which he/she is employed to work
- Must be certified in CPR
- Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
- A minimum of one-year prior nuclear medicine experience is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Must be proficient in starting IVs.
- Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Additional Job Description: Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.