Job description

PET/CT Technologist - PRN/Per Diem

Boca Raton, FL

Do your life’s best work!

The CT Simulation Technologist coordinates and produces high quality CT imaging of the radiation oncology patient by utilizing proper equipment, computers, and established techniques in a manner that promotes optimal radiation treatment planning.

***The hours for this position can vary from 20-40 per week. Possible weekends. Travel is required for coverage from Boca Raton to Stuart-- mileage reimbursed.

What you’ll do:

• Review prescription, simulation order, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification before performing CT simulation.
• Position patients for CT Simulation with accuracy, according to prescription.
• Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
• Ensure proper and safe use of CT scanning equipment
• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the performance of Computed Axial Tomography
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others—ALARA.
• Follow CT parameters outlined in CT Simulation Protocol book.
• Perform simulation of anatomy as requested by physician in CT Simulation Order and prescription
• Properly document simulation parameters and complete additional documents per policy in the EMR.
• Follows standard safety precautions and maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Follows company tattoo policy for placing LAP markings on patient during simulation process
• Ensures safe use of needles and proper disposal per OSHA guidelines
• Check CT and simulation equipment to ensure proper operation following established quality assurance and warm-up procedures.
• Maintains the CT Daily Quality Assurance log book and reports deviations to physics department
• Reports machine and equipment problems following the established procedure.
• Assist physician in obtaining informed consent from patient or patient representative
• Observe and reassure patients during simulation process.
• Respond to medical emergencies by calling 911 and notifying the physician, nurse and supervisor on duty immediately. Document the time 911 is called and the time responders arrive.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance before and after simulation
• Efficiently coordinates and plans patient schedule(s) to optimize resources
• Interacts with both internal and external customers professionally
• Train or supervise students in proper CT simulation procedures
• Assist other departments during down times
• Attend and participate in mandatory work related meetings and training sessions
• Assigns Tasks using the electronic medical record (EMR) to communicate pending work.
• Maintain a productive relationship with Physicians, therapy, physics and dosimetry departments.
• Follow established practice patterns to ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans
• Follow the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ARRT and ASRT.
• Compliant with all licensure and certification requirements to perform job as required by applicable State licensing, ARRT and company policy.
• Reports work related injuries to the supervisor immediately.
• Reports unsafe equipment or work conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings
• Acknowledge new or revised policies and procedures through in-service documentation form.
• Participates in OSHA related activities, including drills.
• Ensure that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed as assigned.
• Notifies supervisor of sick time before the start of next scheduled shift and days thereafter.
• Requests vacation time in advance in order for the supervisor to arrange coverage.
• Monitors and stock supply levels of CT scan room and reports to supervisor when supply orders are needed
• Review expiration dates of all supplies in CT simulation room monthly and remove expired supplies from service.
• Cleans and maintains water bath per manufactures guidelines and company policy.
• Travel as necessary

Who you are:

• Graduate of an approved School for Radiologic Technology.
• Current Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• ARRT Registered CT Technologist (preferred but not required)
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in CT
• State licensed (mandatory where required)
• Must be in good standing with all CE and license requirements.
• CPR certified
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely from location to location.
• Operate independently
• Exude an attitude of customer service to patients and staff within an office.
• Shows empathy and compassion

What’s in it for you

• Own your development, learn every day and be part of GenesisCare’s rapid growth
• Internal career development opportunities globally in USA, UK, Spain & AU
• Thriving close-knit culture and communities and supportive environment with encouragement to live your highest potential
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development to keep up to date with current clinical practices in a rapidly developing global organisation
• A rewarding purpose-led organisation that provides positive outcomes to patients everyday
• The opportunity to work for one of the most influential healthcare providers pioneering the way forward in innovation for cancer treatments & heart disease
• Fast paced, high performing & agile working culture with lots of change due to our rapid growth
• All employees and their family members have access to free confidential support that is completely external to GenesisCare including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice & counselling
• Learn and grow with our award-winning development programs
• Free access to thousands of LinkedIn training courses

Who we are:

We are 6000+ highly trained healthcare professionals and support staff across the United States, Australia, the U.K, Spain and China, designing cancer and heart disease treatments to help patients achieve the best possible life outcomes.

Global care

Across the world, we have more than 580+ centres to help us bring the right care to our patients. Every year our team sees more than 1.4 million patients globally across our Oncology, Cardiology & Sleep Medicine Centres.

People centricity is at the heart of what we do and we pride ourselves on making our people a priority, whether that be a patient or an employee. We aim to build culture of ‘care’ that is patient focused, and performance driven. Our people promise is “do your life’s best work, by always growing, having a profound human impact and making great things happen together.” If you’d like to truly make a difference, join us at GenesisCare!

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boca Raton, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• clinical CT: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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