PET Technologist

• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments, and facility staff.
• Works under general supervision.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Performs a variety of PET/CT procedures by following and verifying referring provider’s orders to provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
• Performs procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas as required by the departmental procedures.
• Processes data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
• Regulates the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develops and documents PACS imaging.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains SimonMed standards while performing all types of procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
• Provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
• Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance to established departmental protocol.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports any abnormal activity.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of job related skills appropriate to his/her customer populations and departmental services while providing excellent customer service.
• Utilizes and operates equipment and mechanical devices which provide for a functional, effective, and safe environment.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, guidelines relative to departmental operations.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

• Your health, happiness and future matters! At SimonMed Imaging, we offer medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

• High School Diploma
• Requires completion of a formal Radiologic Technology training program in AMA approved school.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Preferred)

• BLS Certification or “Hands–On” CPR certification
• Requires registration as a Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine by the State
• Requires registration as a Certified Radiologic Technologist by the State
• Requires NMTCB and/or A.R.R.T.(N) certification
• Requires registration as an RT and CT Technologist by the A.R.R.T.
• SimonMed Imaging requires valid CPR certification

• 2 years of experience in radiology

• This position may require duties including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, sitting for prolonged periods of time, with frequent standing and walking. May be exposed to biohazards and chemicals as outlined in the MSDS Manual; and other hazards/unpleasant working conditions.

• Business Casual or scrubs dependent on department

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