Nuclear Medicine PETCT Technologist, LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM
Primary Location Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center
Job Number 1315984 Date posted 10/21/2024
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Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
This position has $10k sign on bonus!!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services, prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic studies, performs nuclear medicine, and position emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, explains procedure to patient, and is sensitive to patients anxiety about procedure.
- Explains the procedure to patients, assures safety of patients, reviews images to confirm that they meet requirements of Radiologist, and prepares files and reports as required. Utilizing efficient and safe processes and performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality and patient care.
- Reviews patients medical history prior to performing Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT procedure.
- As prescribed by a Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ digitally or on photographic film.
- Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock, solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.
- Positions patient on examination table and monitors patients condition during examination.
- Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scales and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.
- Follows Radiation Safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Controls and adjusts CT equipment to assure that images meet requirements.
- Maintains equipment and examination room, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Maintains proper documentation for internal and external Regulatory compliance.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of continuous recent experience in nuclear medicine required for new hires.
Education
- Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Specialized training in Nuclear Medicine required.
License, Certification, Registration
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist within 6 months of hire from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to walk simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other incumbents of the organization.
- Required to stand, push, pull and lift patients.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier then 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
- Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with members and coworkers.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of continuous experience as CT Technologist performing positron emission tomography examinations preferred.
Primary Location: Maryland,Timonium,Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM MED CTR - Nuclear Medicine-General - 1808
Pay Range: $48.6 - $69.77 / hour
Sign on bonus: $10000.00
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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