PET CT Technologist

PET/CT Technologist

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is currently recruiting for an experienced PET/CT Technologist for our busy Specialty Practice. The PET/CT Technologist works under the general direction of the PET/CT Manager with the clinical supervision of the reading physician performs examinations of patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Performs ordered examinations (PET/CT and/or Diagnostic CT) of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site reading physician
• Maintains patient care, comfort, and safety during the transport to and from the mobile coach/facility, and during the exam
• Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs
• Under guidance and approval of supervising physician, administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals according to site-specific protocols
• Completes and signs the Patient Screening form and reviews/explains the procedure to the patient
• Provides images to the radiologist in the desired format
• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members
• If applicable, assists with the set up and/or shut down of equipment in accordance with CSNF and/or manufacturers' guidelines
• Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the mobile coach/facility
• Completes necessary administrative tasks (i.e. EMR charges, QA, Imaging Assessments)
• Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality
• Cooperates with facility healthcare professionals and complies with facility policies/procedures
• Maintains current permits to practice
• All other duties as assigned

Full-time position

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification through an accredited Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiology Program.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of PET/CT experience and/or general nuclear medicine experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Current CNMT and/or ARRT (N)
• For dual certified applicants, must hold CT certified license or be registry eligible.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer" and "Drug Free Workplace"