Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist

About the Role

Performs routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures and invitro exams in accordance with established professional and departmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to radiation safety/MR safety policies and procedures and follows radiation badge process.
• Demonstrates competency in performing routine PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures consistent with established departmental quality standards, including image acquisition, processing, networking of data with other workstations, and PACs data archival.
• Maintains quality of work in the PET/CT and nuclear medicine area within established time frames and consistent with productivity standards of the department.
• Performs calibration and daily quality control tests of the PET/CT and nuclear medicine scanner and all related equipment.
• Assists the supervisor and hospital finance department in all aspects of insurance verification, including staying informed of Medicare PET/CT and nuclear medicine coverage issues to ensure compliance with billing procedures.
• Instructs patients and nursing units in a timely manner to ensure adherence to appropriate dietary preparations prior to PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures.
• Orders, calibrates, and prepares all PET/CT and nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with State license directives, ensuring 100% compliance with dosage administration schedules as regulated by the Nuclear Medicine physician, state, federal, and OSHA regulations.
• Performs intravenous injections and IV administrations of PET/CT and nuclear medicine isotopes in accordance with established standards, demonstrating solid radiation safety practices.
• Documents PET/CT and nuclear medicine hot lab procedures and maintains record-keeping systems in compliance with departmental policies, state license, and federal regulations.
• Assists supervisor and medical center marketing department with growth and development of the PET/CT and nuclear medicine modality, collaborating with radiation oncology for efficient use of the PET/CT scanner and performing PET/CT/SIM procedures.
• Instructs new technologists in PET/CT policy and procedure to complete modality orientation within the designated time frame.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine Technology in an AMA-approved educational institution.

Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Either X-ray certification with a CT background OR successful completion of an in-house CT training program for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with a Letter from the Board of Physicians giving approval to operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device.

Working Conditions

• Reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical demands classified as heavy; may require lifting, standing, or other physical activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay

$38.34—$57.51 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.