Job Title: PET/CT Technologist
Location: NYC, NY
Duration: 3 months Contract
Schedule: DAY Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Hourly rate: $73/ hour on W2 Negotiable
Job Summary- Performs PET imaging on patients of all ages to assist physicians in diagnosing illnesses.
- Works under the direction of the Director of PET and the clinical supervision of the reading physician.
- Requires dual licensure in Nuclear Medicine and CT.
Job Responsibilities- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, and Nuclear Medicine standards.
- Follow radiation safety protocols and NYS DOH requirements for the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.
- Perform ordered PET imaging examinations according to established protocols and standards of practice.
- Review procedure requests, protocol sheets, medical records, and patient screening forms before imaging.
- Verify patient preparation, including fasting, diet, hydration, glucose levels, voiding, and medication restrictions.
- Explain procedures to patients and families, using interpreter services when necessary.
- Maintain and display current Permits to Practice.
- Assess patient needs and exercise sound clinical judgment before, during, and after imaging procedures.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents under appropriate physician guidance and approval.
- Perform peripheral IV access and radiopharmaceutical injection procedures.
- Conduct equipment quality checks, troubleshoot technical issues, and report equipment malfunctions.
- Perform and document quality assurance (QA), radiation surveys, wipe tests, and required safety measurements.
- Document radiopharmaceutical doses in NMIS and the designated client system.
- Provide patients with radiation dose exposure cards.
- Transfer and archive imaging studies to PACS, MIM, and Syngo clinical systems.
- Process and optimize PET/CT images, including axial fusion, myeloma kidney standard cuts, and coronal cuts.
- Provide images to the reading room according to departmental protocols.
- Follow appropriate uptake times after radiopharmaceutical administration and acquire additional views as directed by the reading physician.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.
- Restock daily supplies and assist with supply inventory and administrative tasks.
- Ensure radiopharmacy delivery cases are properly emptied, labeled, secured, and positioned safely.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and quality assurance requirements.
- Arrive promptly at the assigned PET area and perform additional duties as required.
Required Skills and Experience- Ability to start peripheral IV lines.
- Experience performing injections using manual unit doses and automated dose delivery systems, such as Medrad Intego.
- Working knowledge of computers, imaging cameras, processing workstations, electronic medical records, PACS, and RIS.
- Ability to perform high-quality PET/CT imaging with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in PET/CT image processing, including axial fusion and specialized myeloma imaging cuts.
- Experience performing PET camera quality control for X-ray, PET, and monthly constancy testing.
- Ability to perform quality control on dose calibrators, including Intego and AtomLab 500, and wipe counters.
- Knowledge of SNMMI quality standards, CPR, infection control, and imaging procedures involving anesthesia.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with attending physicians, residents, and fellows.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and train other personnel.
- Flexibility to work extended shifts when required.
- Demonstrated reliability, sound judgment, initiative, and competency in all relevant areas.
Licensure: Dual license in Nuclear Medicine and CT