Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist - Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$60.830 - $78.490 - $87.910

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

• What You Will Do
• The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Planar, SPECT and/or Dual Mode Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and Dual Mode Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction/supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. Assist physicians with performing and viewing of NM and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients for scanning, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine imaging equipment to include SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging equipment. Is responsible for using radiation safety practices and performing the required quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment. Procedures performed include preparation, administration, documentation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals with strict adherence to the principles of radiation safety, the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License and all California State and Federal regulatory requirements. Assist staff with providing care to patients who have been administered radiopharmaceuticals and the safe and appropriate disposal of radioactive waste.

Required Qualifications

• •Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine technology that meets the requirements for the State of California and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• •AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• •California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED
• •NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• •2 Years experience in Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT.
• •Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT -PREFERRED
• •Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• •Customer Service
• Provide patients, families and colleagues with excellent customer service skills.
• Practice the use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank patient) with each encounter with a patient.
• Provide service recovery in the event that the patient or family's expectations have not been met.
• •Documentation, Tracking, and Billing
• Accurately and timely completes required documentation in the RIS (Radiology Information System).
• * Complete screening documents and scan documentation into RIS or PACS.
• * Document pregnancy status, radiation dose and other clinical indications as appropriate.
• * Document and bill for supplies and/or contrast as appropriate.
• * Enter correct billing codes and modifiers as appropriate.
• Demonstrate competency in utilization of computer applications including RIS, PACS, voice recognition, teleradiology, and their downtime procedures as necessary.
• Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and Workers' Compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate period.
• •Patient Education
• Provides information and education of the procedure to the patient and family.
• Provide the patient with instruction and reassurance during the procedure.
• * Screen and document patient's pregnancy status and radiation protection efforts.
• * Describe effects of contrast administration.
• * Provide pre and post procedure education.
• Provide patient, families and staff with education and training regarding radiation safety and waste precautions based upon the procedure and radiopharmaceutical administered.
• Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.
• Provide the use of a chaperone as may be requested or appropriate for patient's needs, culture and sensitivity of exam.
• Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• •Quality of Care
• Demonstrates commitment to providing safe, efficient quality care.
• Consistently follows patient verification procedure.
• * Use of two patient identifiers.
• * Verification of order (electronically or written prescription).
• * Accurately associate the patient to their images and ordered procedure.
• Review the reason for the procedure and appropriateness of exam.
• * Escalate inconsistencies and/or discrepancies with ordering clinician.
• * Document when orders are changed and/or modified based upon commination with ordering practitioner.
• Ensure employee/patient confidentiality is protected and restricted to private area(s) and appropriate person(s).
• Consistently participates and document the Universal Protocol (patient verification, side/site marking and time-out) as appropriate.
• Assists Radiologist with procedure(s) and exam preparation demonstrating competency with sterile technique, hand hygiene and infection prevention.
• Provide care to patients as needed based upon their nurse's assessment of their condition.
• * Participate in hand-off communication when accepting and delegating responsibility to a different provider or level of care.
• * Communicate and escalate changes in the patient condition to the appropriate level.
• * Initiate life savings measures as appropriate.
• * Use closed loop communication to be assured that your communication is understood and/or you understand.
• Follow safe patient mobilization procedures, moving and lifting procedures.
• * Verify patient's mobility assessment to determine needed lift equipment.
• * Safety select and operate the appropriate mobilization equipment based upon the patient's mobility assessment.
• * Assure patient safety utilizing straps or side rails while positioned on procedure tables.
• * Refrain from rushing and wait for assistance when additional support is appropriate.
• Use special needs resources (translation, phone services) to accurately communicate with patients and their families that speak another language or have hearing/speech disorders.
• Navigate patient's electronic medical record for history, pre and post procedure communication, code status, Advanced Directive and clinician order prior to exam.
• •Quality of Exams
• Perform high quality NM and Dual Mode SPECT and PET procedures and patient care in compliance with department policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Perform all NM, SPECT CT and PET CT procedures and safety operate equipment associated with the procedures.
• Understand NM and CT protocols, parameter selection criteria and how to optimize scan parameters based upon the patient and/or procedure.
• * Demonstrate knowledge of patient centering, scouting and gantry isocenter for optimal imaging and radiation dose.
• * Understand Axial and Helical scanning.
• * When deviating from pre-programed protocols understand and determine how scans range, pitch, noise index, phantom, mAs, Kv, detectors and field of view changes affect the image quality and radiation dose.
• * Use appropriate protocol based upon patients age, size and body habitus using Image Wisely/Image Gently Training.
• * Acquire and transmit the appropriate number of series and p