Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist

Position Objective

About the role

The position involves performing 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.
• Maintains quality of work in the PET/CT and nuclear medicine area within established time frame 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 equipment related to the PET/CT and nuclear medicine operations.
• Aids the supervisor and hospital finance department in all aspects of insurance verification.
• Orders, calibrates and prepares all PET/CT and nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with State license directives.
• Performs intravenous injections and IV administrations of PET/CT and nuclear medicine isotopes in accordance with established standards.
• Documents PET/CT and nuclear medicine hot lab procedures and maintains record keeping system in compliance with departmental policies, state license and all federal regulations.
• Aids supervisor and medical center marketing department with all aspects of growth and development of PET/CT and nuclear medicine modality.
• 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.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• X-ray certification with a CT background OR successful completion of 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 is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation safety and MR safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform routine PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality work within established time frames.
• Ability to perform calibration and quality control tests.
• Ability to assist in insurance verification and ordering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to perform intravenous injections and document procedures.
• Ability to instruct new technologists in PET/CT policy and procedure.

Skills

• Radiation safety practices.
• Quality control testing.
• Ordering and preparing radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performing intravenous injections.
• Documenting procedures.
• Instructing new technologists.

Benefits

Luminis Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition assistance, employee referral bonus program, paid holidays, disability, life/AD&D for full-time employees, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are based on employment status and candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.

Pay

$38.34—$57.51 USD

Schedule

N/A