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LCMC Health · 4 months ago

PET/CT technologist-New Pay Rates

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care. The PET/CT Technologist is responsible for calibrating equipment, performing diagnostic studies, and ensuring quality imaging outcomes to assist physicians in diagnosing cancer. This role involves patient care, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all PET/CT equipment and performance of all PET/CT protocols and procedures

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and verifies transmission of images and paperwork

Demonstrates knowledge in evaluating PET/CT scans for diagnostic image quality and takes appropriate action if the scans are not of diagnostic quality

Informs the radiologist of the FDG dosage, injection time and scan time for each patient

Reviews scans with the Radiologist as to important anatomical detail and areas of abnormalities

Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination

Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation

Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome

Assists CT and MRI techs with patient preparation and scans as required

Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards

Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person

Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion

Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization

Cleans and disinfects equipment

Maintains supply of linen in the room

Adheres to the guidelines for acceptance, handling and administration of the FDG isotope in order to maintain a safe working environment

Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies

Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact

Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation

Always wears film/ring badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results

Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately

Observes and monitors patient's vital signs

Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure

Performs routine clerical duties as assigned

Qualification

PET/CT technology experienceRadiologic Technology certificationBasic Life Support certificationPACS knowledgeRadiography certificationPatient care practicesQuality control adherenceEffective communication

Required

1 year of PET/CT technology experience

Associate's Degree or 2-year certification Radiologic Technology

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from American Heart Association

Radiography Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Radiology Technician certification from Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Benefits

$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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