PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine Patient Assistant - Hutchinson Clinic : Job Details

Job Summary :

Provides safe, quality patient care for all patients in the PET/CT department located within the Radiology department. Will aid the PET/CT technologist with all necessary tasks required to schedule and perform PET/CT exams. This role will also monitor the patient during PET/CT cardiac stress exams under the supervision of the Cardiology providers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Aids the PET/CT technologist in performing exams within the PET/CT department. May include injecting medications or radioactive isotopes.

* Monitor the patient during PET/CT cardiac stress exams. Includes attaching patient to EKG system, operating, and monitoring it during the cardiac stress test exams.

* Will aid the technologist in starting I.V.'s.

* Provides clerical support such as assisting with scheduling PET/CT exams, answering phone calls, and any necessary paperwork.

* Complete on-the-job radiation safety training and testing. This will include working with and proper handling of radioactive material per Kansas Department of Health and Environmental guidelines.

* Communicates effectively with patients/families and providers.

* Transports patients to and from the department as needed.

* Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.

* Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. This may include other duties within the Radiology department.

Performance Measurements:

* Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.

* Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.

* Complies with facility guidelines and polices.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience:

* Minimum 2 years of experience in an RN related healthcare position.

* Experience in starting IV's

* Prefer EKG and Cardiology experience

Education:

* Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN( in the state of Kansas

* BLS and ACLS are required

Work Environment:

* Exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances

* Exposure to radiation from PET isotopes and X-ray producing devices

Physical Requirements:

* Occasionally lifts or carries items weighing up to 50 pounds

* Requires full range of body motion

* Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time

* Vision and hearing to normal range

Other skills:

* Ability to care for patients undergoing PET/CT exams and to provide technical and nursing assistance during such treatments

* Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk

* Ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations

* Knowledge of EMR system

* Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail

* Must possess excellent verbal and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals

* Works to achieve and maintain regulatory guidelines for PET/CT.