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JOB TITLE: CHIEF PET TECHNOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PET/CT OPERATIONS
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scanning in Lewiston Maine 7:00a.m – 7:00p.m, with flexible options. Admin time covering CMMC Lewiston, York in Wells, and Anna Jacques in Newburyport MA.
General Responsibilities
Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting and assuring smooth functioning of equipment
Responsible for overseeing Technologist’s activity to include training and education
Plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and implementation of protocols
Is responsible for covering schedules in the event of sick calls or PTO
Is available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise
Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship throughout the PET/CT department, throughout the organization and with referral sources
Patient Care
Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care.
Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures after consultation with Authorized User/Medical Director
Assists with patient related complaints/issues
Assumes responsibility that all patients are informed as to clinical policies and addresses patient inquires or ensures follow through by qualified personnel.
Equipment
Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use, and specific effects which can be reasonably anticipated with the various types of equipment.
Establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance, and maintains proper documentation of such
Establishes a schedule for complete equipment quality control, and maintains proper documentation of such.
Establishes a schedule for Radiation Safety Committee Meetings, and maintains proper documentation of such
In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use
Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment
Evaluation of Equipment and Education:
Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment
Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director.
Assists in evaluating new equipment and performance of existing equipment.
Makes recommendations and communicates on a regular basis with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such
Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols.
Participates in and attends staff meetings
Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center’s team.
Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Should possess an Associates of Applied Science Degree from an approved collegiate or hospital based Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Therapy Program and be CNMT or ARRT certified.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have at least 6 months of PET or PET/CT experience and have adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment.
Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or, if unable to do so, able to contact proper resource for repair.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works on a Full time basis
Responsible and available as the situation demands
Works with professional and non-professional employees
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels, and with outside sources.
NOTE: It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work function of this position. The incumbent will perform work on lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes, or as situationally warranted.
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