PETCT Technologist
About Us:
Alliance HealthCare Services is a nationwide organization headquartered in Irvine, California. With the help of our 2,500 Team Members, our company provides exceptional care through our two Divisions: Radiology and Oncology. Together we are “One Alliance” committed to serving our patients and customers as “An Incredible Team Making an Incredible Difference.”
Job Responsibilities:
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:
- 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 Patient Coordinators.
- Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
- Certification in Nuclear Medicine or Positron Emission Tomography by the NMTCB or Nuclear Medicine by the ARRT.
- State license, as required.
- CPR certification.
- As applicable, valid state driver’s license.
- Ability to work at several locations
- Strong customer service skills.
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.
- The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
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