PET Technologist

Job Title: PET Technologist

LOCATION: Imaging Center - Northern Heights

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

Hours: Flexible, As Needed

SCHEDULE: Monday-Fridays, Days/Evenings as needed

SUMMARY

Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, records all data on appropriate computerized information system.

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certification program required.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred
• ARRT and/or NMTCB Certification within three (3) months of hire
• Certificate of Registration as a Radiologic Technologist limited to the practice of Nuclear Medicine within six (6) months of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes safe and secure environment for patients.
• Performs PET/CT scans and administers related radiopharmaceuticals
• Performs Glucometer QC and patient blood glucose testing
• Obtains urine pregnancy test on appropriate patient population
• Maintains Hot Lab and Hot Lab information system.
• Operates Rb-82 Infusion Cart System for quality control and dose administration for Cardiac PET imaging
• Ensures that Nuclear and related CT imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certificate program from the accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) Certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine required or must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• BLS/CPR

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in PET or in general nuclear medicine.
• Strong computer and interpersonal/communication skills
• Maintains required CE credits
• Maintains annual glucometer use competency
• Maintains annual urine pregnancy test competency
• Maintains annual Rb-82 generator competency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$39.00 - $53.00