Nuclear Med Technologist/CT Hybrid at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Nuclear Medicine:

• Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion.
• Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration. Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/localization, brain shunts as directed. Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics. Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care. Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor.

CT Imaging:

• Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics.
• Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills. Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades

Documentation:

• Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. Verifies and initials orders in patient chart. Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. Labels images completely with patient demographics, position or other required documentation.
• Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS. Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity to medication materials.
• Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by- case basis. Films or burns a CD of selected images on hard copy in a manner, which best illustrates anatomy and pathology specific to each individual examination.

Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine and CT training program.
• Be qualified to sit for the ARRT (CT) exam.
• 1 Year of previous hospital experience.