PET/CT Technologist Howard - Kokomo, IN, United States - Community Health Network

Description

Full-time
*Join Community

• Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. A PET/CT technologist performs nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and diagnostic CT procedures or therapies at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user. PET/CT technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to ionizing radiation (radioactive material and/or computed tomography) and nonionizing radiation, medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and institutional policy.

*Education: 2 year / Associate Degree In Nuclear Medicine (Required); 4 year / Bachelor's Degree In Nuclear Medicine (Preferred)

• One of the following is required Certifications/Licensures: (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB))
• Certified Computed Tomography (CT) (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) (CT))
• Two years of Nuclear Medicine clinical experience. These two years can be obtained through participation in an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

(Patient Care:

Provide optimal patient care remaining sensitive to the needs of patients through patient assessment and monitoring.

Provide health care services with consideration for a diverse patient population and provides quality care to patients of all age groups, as well as physical and mental abilities.

• Receive, relay and document any and all verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Corroborate the patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is complete, accurate, documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.

Exam performance:

Perform each exam using proper technical and positioning factors in accordance to the protocol manual including aspects of intravenous access and administration of pharmaceuticals and/or contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Evaluate images for proper positioning, technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded, as well as and determine traditional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.

Verify archival storage of data by tracking exam to completeness in both EMR and PACS.

• Equipment: Demonstrate proper use and knowledge of all department equipment, positioning devices, patient care items and patient monitoring devices. Confirms that equipment performance, maintenance and operation comply with the manufacturer's specifications, as well as perform required quality assurance activities. Ensure an efficient room turn-around while maintaining a clean and well-stocked room.
• Student supervision: Educate and monitor students to ensure they compliance with standards, policies and procedures as well a sensuring that exams are performed is within the student's capabilities.
• Why Community?

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Job Type:
Full-time