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PET Technologist Valley Medical Center - 3.7 Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $57.05 - $95.73 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Phone answering Writing skills BLS Certification Employee relationship building English Patient interaction Nuclear medicine

Full Job Description Job Title:

PET Technologist Req:

2026-0793

Location:

VMC Main Campus Department:

VDIS -

Olympic Building Shift:

Type:

OC / PD FTE

0

Hours:

City State:

Renton, WA Salary Range:

Min $57.05- Max $95.73/hrly.

DOE Job Description:

VALLEY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES

Olympic Building

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE:

PET Technologist ROLE:

See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Facility Manager and the Medical Director, performs

PET / CT

exams at a technical level requiring limited or no supervision. Performs a variety of procedures that requires independent judgement for the preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality control, and diagnostic imaging procedures as well as performing CT procedures.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT

Olympic Building and

MAC HOURS OF WORK

: Variable

RESPONSIBLE TO

Technical Coordinator and Facility Manager

PREREQUISITES

Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program with advanced training in PET as well as ARRT with advanced training in CT. NMTCB or ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. (Current employees as of 9/1/16 have until 9/1/17 to obtain AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Flexibility, adaptability and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change. Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all customers. Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept. Ability to communicate verbally and in written format in English. Demonstrates good decision making skills and quick follow through on problem issues. Demonstrates the ability to provide for the educational needs of all areas of responsibility. Neat and well groomed in appearance.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

: Requires working as a member of a team, under the direction of the Technical Coordinator, Facility Manager and the Medical Director to ensure efficient operation of the

PET / CT

scanner. Requires full range of body motion. Requires handling, lifting, and transferring patients and equipment, standing, sitting, walking swiftly, reaching overhead, pulling, and bending. Requires the ability to effectively communicate with other staff, physicians, and patients. Requires working under changing conditions depending on the schedules of the department. Includes the potential for exposure to body fluids and other conditions common to hospitals. Requires transporting patients via wheelchair, stretcher, and bed throughout the facility. Requires skills in answering the phone. Requires knowledge in the use of information systems, and acquiring/transferring imaging data electronically.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

A.

Generic Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for

Clinical Support Partner Unique Job Functions:

Demonstrates proficiency in all

PET / CT

procedures, using initiative in special positioning needs of individual patients. Practices good radiation safety procedure pertaining to the preparation, handling, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals. (ALARA) Performs/maintains all department records pertaining to quality control, radiation monitoring and surveys, and radioactive materials handling. Orders radiopharmaceuticals according to both prescribed schedules, and on a stat basis. Operates all imaging and auxiliary equipment according to written procedures/protocols, demonstrating proficiency on all equipment. Reports/records all equipment problems promptly, and initiates service calls as necessary. Responsible for documenting pertinent clinical history and symptoms. Participates in the utilization and support of the PACS systems. Utilize computer systems to obtain lab values, enter exam charges, schedule patients, enter orders, access reports, etc. Assists in the writing and revision of procedures/protocols. Assists in evaluating and standardizing new procedures. Maintain a working knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine. Responsible for the physiological monitoring and care of patients during

PET / CT

procedures. Maintain proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure. Maintains a positive relationship with physicians and their staff. Develop and maintain respectful relationships with all customers. Transports patients as necessary, utilizing appropriate safety resources. Provide documentation of personal credentials per department policy, and maintain education record. Other related duties as assigned

Created:

11/2/05 Reviewed 01/07, 02/09, 10/10, 1/2013

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES

Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program with advanced training in PET as well as ARRT with advanced training in CT. NMTCB or ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Flexibility, adaptability and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change. Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all customers. Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept. Ability to communicate verbally and in written format in English. Demonstrates good decision making skills and quick follow through on problem issues. Demonstrates the ability to provide for the educational needs of all areas of responsibility. Neat and well groomed in appearance.