The PET Technologist is responsible for administering radioactive isotopes and operating nuclear medicine equipment to produce diagnostic images for radiologists. They must ensure patient safety through radiation protection principles and maintain accurate clinical records and equipment status.
Requirements summary
Candidates should be graduates of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program with ARRT or CNMT certification and must obtain CT certification within the first year. A minimum of 3 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET is preferred, along with proficiency in PACS/RIS systems.
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C.
Region.
U.S.
News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital.
GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.
Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S.
News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.
GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. "At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments.
Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S.
News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.” Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S.
News & World Report.
In addition to these recent U.S.
News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research Nuclear Medicine Technologist The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for using radioactive isotopes to assist in diagnosis.
Benefits
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Performs procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a Radiologist.
Exercises professional judgement in patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedures with A+ care for all patients.
Essential Functions Prepares patient for procedures: providing instructions to obtain results and answers questions regarding risks and adverse reactions.
Verify patient identification by checking for correct patient information for procedure.
Complete patient information sheet to obtain history prior to exam.
Prepares and administers various forms of radioactive materials.
Administer intravenous injections.
Selects and operates nuclear medicine equipment.
Positions patients to best demonstrate area of interest.
Determines best technical factors for quality images.
Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
Evaluates images for proper technique and assuring proper identification.
Addresses patient concerns.
Properly sends films to the PACS system, check, and present it to radiologist before patient dismissal.
Practice Universal Precautions.
Certified in BLS Keep records required by the Alabama Department of Public health and performs duties in accordance with Radiation Protection Guidelines.
Responsible for helping train new personnel in area.
Maintain positive working relationship with other areas in the office.
Monitors the status of equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
Responsible for control of inventory of supplies for area.
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Must have knowledge of RIS/PACS computer system.
Able to locate crash cart, emergency drug box, fire alarm pulls and extinguisher, and emergency exits.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate would be well rounded in and have extensive knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Medicine/Pet exams. Medical Industry Experience a plus. Superior problem-solving skills. Strong project management skills (planning and execution) with demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities within tight timelines. Detail-oriented with the ability to handle moderately complex assignments under minimal supervision. Must be educated in and compliant with HIPAA. High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program preferred
ARRT or CNMT certified
CT certification required within 1st year of hire Preferred to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine with experience in PET Computer Skills PACS/RIS computer skills
