NUCLEAR MEDICINE & PET TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Title

Nuclear Medicine / PET Staff Technologist

Department

Nuclear Medicine / PET

Reports to

The Manager of Nuclear Medicine & PET Services

Status

Full Time / PRN / Non-Exempt

Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing diagnostic imaging procedures, and ensuring the safety and comfort of patients throughout the process. Using specialized equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners, the technologist captures high-quality images for radiologist interpretation, adhering to physician protocols and regulatory standards.

This role requires strong technical expertise in radiopharmaceutical handling, imaging systems, and radiation safety practices. The technologist must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care. Flexibility to work across multiple locations and varied shifts is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, and team members. A focus on continuous learning and quality improvement is key to success in this position.

Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist Detailed Responsibilities

Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies by performing the following duties.

• Calculate doses, order radiopharmaceuticals and administers doses under direction of Physician.
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using a gamma camera to detect radiation emitted and to produce images for radiologist interpretation.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, verify in PACS, complete work in RIS
• Able to answer patient, technologist and radiologist questions.
• Must be able to go beyond duties in order to do what is best for the patients and department.
• Perform quality control on gamma cameras and hot lab equipment.
• Follow radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging, are the following :

Requirements :

Required Experience / Education / Certification :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.