PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Provides high quality imaging using both Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography technology for PET-CT exams 
2. Proactively reviews physician’s orders for accuracy and appropriateness.  Seeks clarification for any discrepancies prior to beginning exam and ensures an accurate written order is included in the patient’s medical record.  Confirms patients are prepped according to exam protocol prior to appointment date. 
3. Prepare patients PET imaging procedures, including ensuring proper fasting, medication management, and any required pre-procedure testing. 
4. Follows medication labeling practices per written policy prior to administering IV and oral contrast. 
5. Handles, calibrates, and administers radioactive materials to patients in accordance with accepted safety procedures to safeguard against overexposure to radiation for patients, staff, and self. 
6. Performs QC and calibration testing for all imaging and hot lab equipment and performs daily contamination tests in adherence to practice standards, Northside policy, and the RAM license. Follows guidelines of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. 
7. Follows appropriate process for safe receipt and disposal of radioactive materials. 
8. Provides both written and verbal patient education across all demographics, reviewing and documenting relevant medical history and screening for contraindications. Obtains informed consent as delegated by the interpreting physician and in accordance with written policy. 
9. Observes and monitors patient condition and notifies appropriate personnel of any significant changes or incidents. 
10. Selects equipment protocol, positions patient, and modifies factors as necessary to display desired anatomy. 
11. Obtains scans, processes images, and reviews study with interpreting physician to determine if additional images are required. 
12. Enters patient charges accurately into computer system. 
13. Performs waived laboratory procedures, including blood glucose testing and iSTAT procedures according to POC policies.