PSG Global Solutions
PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist
PSG Global Solutions, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
DescriptionWe're looking for a
PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist , working in
Healthcare Systems and Services
industry in
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States .
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director, the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.
ResponsibilitiesReceive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.Communicate effectively with patient and family.Prepare patient for procedure.Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.Process and evaluate computer generated data.Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol.Maintain sterile technique as required.Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician or cardiologist.Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.Know proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possess judgement of when to employ said devices.
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PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist , working in
Healthcare Systems and Services
industry in
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States .
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director, the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.
ResponsibilitiesReceive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.Communicate effectively with patient and family.Prepare patient for procedure.Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.Process and evaluate computer generated data.Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol.Maintain sterile technique as required.Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician or cardiologist.Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.Know proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possess judgement of when to employ said devices.
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