Nuclear Medicine PET Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Department:
Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule/Status:
Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:
40

General Description:
The Nuclear Medicine - PET Technologist reports to the Nuclear Medicine PET Supervisor, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine PET procedures, handles radioactive materials in compliance with Federal and State regulatory agencies, performs quality control on equipment, and interacts with physicians and support personnel in coordination of patient studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates Competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
• Provides for ordering, safe storage and routing of supplies and radio nuclides in Nuclear Medicine PET in the absence of the Nuclear Medicine PET Supervisor. Receives, assays radio nuclides, prepares doses and kits, performs dose calculations and administers radiopharmaceutical as appropriate for the procedure requested. Maintains records for all radionuclides ordered, used, and disposed of in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Selects proper technical factors, positioning and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy and corresponding pathology. Use department protocol for positions selected. Demonstrates good judgment of acceptable completed exam quality in the absence of a supervisor. Demonstrates ability to process all required studies according to protocol and produce quality images.
• Ensures patient and personnel safety in compliance with Federal and State regulations to include adherence to ALARA, ascertaining pregnancy status, and practicing principles of radiation safety (i.e. time, distance, shielding).
• Monitors and documents proper patient status during procedures. Maintains accurate records and completes computer related duties to ensure proper charging, patient tracking and reporting. Communicates patient needs and/or pertinent assessment information to the radiologist (or other healthcare providers) as it pertains to the exam.
• Performs routine quality control on all equipment and notifies the Nuclear Medicine PET Supervisor of equipment problems.
• Is available for Nuclear Medicine call back as scheduled. Is available for radiation contamination accident as necessary.
• Remains current with continuing education, including required in-house programs.
• Maintains a neat, orderly working environment. Follows infection control guidelines. Reads posted department communications and attends staff meetings.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education:

• Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• 0-1 year of experience in a related field

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• State of Florida CRT license required.
• Completion of 16 hours of training in PET/CT as required by the State of Florida.
• CNMT through the NMTCB or RT(N) registered through ARRT required.
• BLS through The American Heart Association required.

Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours