Under the supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services, prepares, measures and ad-ministers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic studies, performs nuclear medicine, and position emis-sion tomography (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians. This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Perma-nente's policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.'
Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, explains procedure to patient, and is sensitive to patient's anxiety about procedure.
- Explains the procedure to patients, assures safety of patients, reviews images to confirm that they meet requirements of Radiologist, and prepares files and reports as required.
- Utilizing efficient and safe processes and performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality and patient care.
- Reviews patient's medical history prior to performing Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT procedure.
- As prescribed by a Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ digitally or on photographic film.
- Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock, solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.
- Positions patient on examination table and monitors patient's condition during examination.
- Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scales and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.
- Follows Radiation Safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Controls and adjusts CT equipment to assure that images meet requirements.
- Maintains equipment and examination room, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Maintains proper documentation for internal and external Regulatory compliance.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Three years (3) of continuous recent experience in nuclear medicine required for new hires.
- One (1) year of experience with Cross Training Program and/or Ben Hudnal participation required for internal applicants.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
- Specialized training in Nuclear Medicine required.
- Licensure in appropriate jurisdiction (Except DC) required.
- Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) required.
- Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-N), and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required or obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.
- ARRT(C) advanced certification in CT required within six (6) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to walk simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other incumbents of the organization.
- Required to stand, push, pull and lift patients.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of continuous experience as CT Technologist performing positron emission tomography examinations preferred.
- Specialized training in computerized tomography preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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