Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT Technologist

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT Technologist works with leadership and radiologists to provide, enhance, and maintain high levels of image quality and patient safety. Reports to designated department Supervisor / Manager / Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs and / or assists with nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) examinations and procedures under the direction of a Radiologist or delegating practitioner to produce exams which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body.

Provides services to support inpatient, ED, and outpatient imaging.

Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on / urgent examinations.

Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and patient / family) with services.

Assists and supports new hire orientation and training.

Evaluates nuclear medicine / PET / CT images for technical quality.

Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial / operational policies and standards of practice.

Performs other duties as directed.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Registration or Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) and / or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.

ARRT(CT) advanced certification in CT or NMTCB (CT) advanced certification required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of nuclear medicine / PET / CT equipment as normally acquired through completion of two years post high school training in an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology and / or School or Radiological Technology.

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patient / families, nursing personnel, and physicians.

Analytical skills necessary to determine best method for providing required nuclear medicine / PET / CT studies for individual case following basic technical principles, to ensure clear undistorted images.

Knowledge and proficiency in venipuncture for injecting radioisotopes / contrast.

CPR Training required and / or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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