Nuclear Med PET Technologist / Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position uses a scanner to create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.  The Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Pet Technologist prepares radioactive drugs and injects patients with PET radiopharmaceuticals and radiological therapy injections according to policies and procedures for the Diagnostic Imaging department.  The Technologists reinforces and adheres to the core values of the company in order to achieve the mission and vision and follows AIDET guidelines.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Must have graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Registered Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist RT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT).  Registered Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist RT (CT) highly preferred, but not required.  BLS issued through American Heart Association required.

SKILLS:

• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee/patient safety and privacy compliance.
• Intermediate EMR computer skills and related systems

EXPERIENCE: Preferred one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist

Exposure to or knowledge of PET/CT studies and nuclear medicine therapies (e.g., Radium 223, Lu177 PSMA, and I-131) helpful, but not required

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: 

-Responsible to: Radiology Director

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen C

Professional inside office environment and clinical setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifts, transfers and positions patients and equipment in excess of 50 pounds.  Vision (Distance, Near, Peripheral, Color)