Nuclear Med PET/CT Technologist

Nuclear Med PET/CT Technologist 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 $63

• $70 an hour
• Full-time, Contract A-Team Solutions 27 reviews $63
• $70 an hour
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NMT PET/CT

Technologist for a possible contract opportunity at the VA Long Beach. Start would be upon approval and credentialing.

Job Duties:

NMT PET/CT

Technologist Independently operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT scanner equipment to perform variety of complex NM and PET/CT imaging exams and follow strict NM safety practices established by national standards. Contractor personnel shall receive patients, explain method of procedure(s), position patients, select and set technical parameters, set up and adjust accessory equipment for imaging. Operate computerized NM and PET/CT camera imaging systems and other specialized equipment. Performs clinical diagnostic examinations and procedures utilizing calibrated radio tracers and radio pharmaceuticals,i.e., PET and PET/CT, general and cardiac studies producing high quality nuclear medicine static, dynamic, and Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT). Also, performs complex clinical diagnostic laboratory examination. Contractor personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards in meeting or exceeding current recognized nationalstandards. Contract personnel shall set up NM and PET/CT suite assuring that sterile supplies, radiopharmaceutical or radio tracers are calibrated properly, catheters, and other required equipment and supplies are present and available. Prepare and administer radiopharmaceutical or radio tracers and contrast material intravenously under close supervision of radiologist(s), but not independently as required. Contract personnel will also perform related clerical duties such as sending images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System, archiving images, post processing images, and case editing of computer requests and reports. Contract personnel shall also maintain records and enter patient information using the Radiology Vista Package, and the Computerized Patient Record System.

Requirements:

Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in Nuclear Medicine and PT/CT. Hold a current and valid ARRT (N) certification and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification. Have demonstrated experience starting Intravenous (IV), radiopharmaceutical injections, and contrast injections. IV certification is preferred but not required.

AGFA PACS

experience is preferred but not required. Training provided as needed. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Picture Achieving & Communication Systems (PACS) work experience; however, A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more about A-Team Solutions, please visit us at www.a-teamsolutions.com or like us on Facebook! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Brandy at 606-776-4364 or Lara @ 606-356-3960

Pay:

$63.00

• $70.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person