Are you currently looking to expand your experience with medical imaging in the oncology field? Dayton Physicians Network is looking to add a PET CT Technologist at our Greater Dayton Cancer Center (GDCC) and Miami Valley Hospital North (MVHN) locations.
The PET CT Technologist provides Positron emission tomography-computed tomography imaging throughout Radiation Oncology Services defined as (PET/CT).
Schedule:
4-10 Hours Shifts; 6:00am - 4:30pm
No evenings, weekends or holidays!
Work/life balance schedules
Why work for Dayton Physician''s Network?
Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits
Company holidays and a flexible holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service with Dayton Physicians!
401K
Scrub Allotments
Yearly Bonus Program
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DPN Core Value Expectations:
The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following:
- COMPASSION: we show compassion for others
- ACCOUNTABILITY we hold ourselves accountable for our actions
- RESPECT: we show respect for others
- EXCELLENCE: we strive for excellence in all that we do
- SERVICE: we provide outstanding service to our patients, team members and community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The PET CT Technologist performs diagnostic PET/CT procedures on adult patients utilizing ionizing radiation producing equipment in the safest and most effective manner.
- Checks and prepares patients prior to PET/CT study;
- Acquire patients'' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs;
- Verifies the patients'' demographic data is correct in all applicable systems;
- Assure patients'' safety and comfort during procedures;
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation;
- May assist with scheduling of patients as needed;
- Prepares and administers Radiopharmaceuticals within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations;
- Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies;
- Maintains all aspects of the PET/CT area including the technical as well as the clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results.
- Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images - when applicable;
- Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals;
- Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility;
- Will have responsibilities for supplies, equipment operations and related duties
- Follow all health care privacy and safety rules;
- Works under the scope of practice and in accordance to certificate/licensure in the administration of medications, operation of technical equipment.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Not applicable
Required Education and/ or Experience:
- The PET/CT Technologist position requires a High school diploma and Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- 3-5 years of previous PET/CT experience.
- Current CPR Certification, if not must obtain within 60 days of employment and kept current thereafter
General Skill Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience working with a Practice Management system.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders.