PET Tech - PET

Job Details

PET | Kettering | Full-time | First Shift 

Responsibilities & Requirements

The PET Technologist performs diagnostic PET procedures using positron emitting radionuclides and through operating sensitive radiation detection equipment (PET or PET/CT scanner) Individual performs under limited supervision. This individual performs PET or hybrid PET/CT scanning procedures in the Positron Emission Tomography section for the Kettering Health System.  Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in an active PET department with image co-registration knowledge required.

Minimum Education

• Associate degree required

Required Licenses

• Requires a registered or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, ARRT(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Ohio license to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Required Skills

• Ability to work well with physicians, technologists, and all hospital personnel.
• Ability to interact with all patients professionally and with positive attitude.
• Irregular or extended hours with potential weekend, evening, and on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Produce quality work while meeting multiple demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Preferred at hire that the technologist has successfully passed the NMTCB-PET exam and remain certified in PET specialty by retaking exam every 7 years based on the requirements set forth by the NMTCB Specialty Board. Certification is required within 24 months of hire if not already obtained.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.