PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summary

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Responsibility includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, positioning patients, providing procedure information, and executing proper imaging protocol/technique for all PET examinations. Complies with ALARA and all regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction of a physician
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images
• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• Satisfactory Completed formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA-approved school preferred
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible required
• Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire. ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire
• BLS Certification (Required)

Experience

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred
• Experience with PET/CT Oncology imaging preferred

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population

Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission