PET/CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

PET of Reston is seeking for a skilled PET Technologist to join our team. We seek only the best and are committed to customer service, patient care, PET safety, high-quality work, with accurate diagnosis and timely delivery of results.

The PET Technologist is responsible for operating Positron Emission Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs imaging and quantitative data analysis to produce high quality nuclear diagnostic patient exams.
• Provides patient care utilizing appropriate measures relative to NRC and State compliance.
• Provides accurate documentation of all pertinent information.
• Maintains clear, concise, and timely communication with all compliance procedures.
• Performs procedures on patients in any age group from pediatric through geriatric.
• Performs Q.C. and maintains records as required for NRC, State and ACR accreditations.
• Learns new skills to enhance job knowledge and fulfills personal growth.
• Operation of computer systems and hardware/software.
• Radiation Safety and Dosimetry reports.
• Patient scheduling
• Dose ordering
• Archiving and backup
• Image manipulation and storage.
• Data acquisition
• Insurance processing
• Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and is requested.
• Follow department, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure “ALARA”
• Be able to lift, carry, push or pull 30-50+ lbs. as required.

 

PET of Reston offers a very robust benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of Personal Time off (PTO) and 2 weeks of Vacation each year
• Partially sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Contributes a 3% safe harbor and a 4% match to employee’s 401K plan
• Annual profit sharing benefits to 401K

In addition to the numerous company provided benefits, we also offer competitive salaries commensurate to experience.