Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
This is responsible technical work performing diagnostic PET/CT scanning and radiation oncology PET/CT simulation procedures as prescribed by a physician; an employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for providing competent patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level position and is reviewed for compliance to established standards and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Performing diagnostic PET/CT scanning and radiation oncology PET/CT simulation procedures.
- Maintaining patient markings to enhance treatment reproducibility.
- Maintaining daily schedule and prioritizing as necessary.
- Assisting in the production of customized treatment immobilization devices utilized for daily radiation treatments.
- Maintaining and monitoring the functioning of the PET/CT scanner.
- Reporting PET/CT equipment malfunctions to Physicist and/or Service Engineer.
- Assisting in the development of PET/CT related policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the training and/or orientation of other staff in the use of PET/CT equipment.
- Communicating to patients and families procedures to be performed and procedures to follow if an emergency arises during treatment.
- Preparing room and equipment to meet specific treatment requirements of each patient.
- Observing radiation safety measures.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records.
- Performing routine isotope ordering in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Participating in departmental quality assurance programs.
- Adhering to infection control and safety standards.
- Participating in departmental in-service training.
- Regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an approved course in radiologic technology, two years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or PET/CT Technologist and certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist; or high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an approved nuclear medicine training program and certification with the Nuclear Medical Technologist Certification Board as a Nuclear Medical Technologist. Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT experience is highly preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
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