PET/CT Technologist - Milledgeville, GA, United States - Continuum Medical Staffing

Description

Our PET/CT Technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease.

With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way.

They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence.

And, because our techs work in a variety of environments a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and/or PC's
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (including monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine required; NMTCB or ARRT (RT-N) and state license, as applicable.
• State license as required.
• CPR certification required.
• As applicable, valid state driver s license.
• 1-2 years PET/PETCT imaging experience adequate training in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies required.
• Local travel may be required.

Requirements:

BLS AHA
Minimum of 1-2 years PET/PETCT imaging experience required.
High school diploma or GED required
Associate s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Able and willing to work at multiple locations in FL and GA?
Certification in Nuclear Medicine required (CNMT )