PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summary:

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Responsibility includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, positioning patients, providing procedure information, and executing proper imaging protocol/technique for all PET examinations. Complies with ALARA and all regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction of a physician

Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription.

Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.

Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.

Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.

Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures.  

Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.

Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.

Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.

Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

Maintains a clean work environment. 

Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required.

Satisfactory Completed formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA-approved school preferred.

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible required

Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire. ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire.

BLS Certification (Required)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred  

Experience with PET/CT Oncology imaging preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

Analysis & Critical Thinking

Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication

Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams

Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population

VALUES:

Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do

Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions

Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action

Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.  Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.