What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at HCS Group?
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About The HCS Team:
At the HCS Group our history cultivates our character and guides our future. With a management team that has more than 40 years of combined diagnostic imaging experience, the HCS group has developed meaningful relationships by creating customized resource management solutions driven by the desire to fully meet the needs of our clients, patients and employees. This has allowed us to become a premier provider of advanced mobile imaging in the state of Michigan.
We are looking to add a PET/CT Technologist to our AMAZING mobile team!
The PET/CT Technologist operates PET/CT scanners. The responsibilities include following physicians' instructions and protocols, explaining the PET/CT procedure to patients, selecting software options and imaging parameters on the scanner, viewing images from the imaging station, and keeping records of reports.
To be a successful PET/CT Technologist, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be sensitive to the needs of the patients. You should show attention to detail and be able to work as a team.
Schedule: We operate seven days a week
Mobile Environment: Metro Detroit Area
PET/CT Technologist Responsibilities:
o Explaining the PET/CT process to patients and ensuring the patients comply with all safety standards.
o Positioning patients to capture clear images of the correct area of the body.
o Placing and then removing IVs and catheters for the PET/CT process.
o Maneuvering the PET/CT equipment and positioning it to capture the correct images.
o Monitoring patients during uptake and scanning, as well as, maintaining patients' records.
o Practices radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.
o Monitoring PET/CT equipment functions and troubleshooting when necessary.
o Ensuring clear images for Radiologists to provide accurate diagnoses.
o Recognizing movement or abnormalities in images and reimaging if necessary.
o Attention to detail, mathematical skills, and technical skills.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Time-management and organizational skills
o Work is generally performed while standing or sitting, in a mobile environment. Ability to lift up to 40 lb. weight load, with frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of various weights.
o Must be willing to travel to different host sites and interact with Radiologist, Department Mangers, other clinical support personnel, as well as fellow coworkers.
o Ability to employ discretion and maintain confidentiality.
o Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently.
o Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers.
o Ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
o Ability to understand and correctly execute verbal and written instructions.
o Other duties as assigned
PET/CT Technologist Requirements:
· Board certification from NMTCB or ARRT(NM)
· Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience with a certificate for completion of accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
· Experience with PET/CT equipment and patient care
Benefits: Full Time Employees
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
· Gym Reimbursement
Benefits: Part Time Employees
· 401(k) matching
· Earned Sick Time
The HCS Group is a drug-free workplace. The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, drug testing, TB testing and criminal background checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactorily completing the checks outlined above. The HCS Group is also an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Medical Specialty:
· Nuclear Medicine
Schedule:
· Sunday through Saturday
License/Certification:
· BLS Certification (Required)
· NMTCB or ARRT(NM) Certification (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $84,155 - $128,045