DIC PET/CT Technologist

Job Description:

Utilizes technology that merges radiopharmaceutical imaging technology with other forms for medical imaging technology for diagnostic purposes. Operates Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) equipment.

Job Responsibility

• Prepares patient for exam.

Explains procedure to patient in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge.

• Screens for pregnancy and ensures consent form for administration of IV contrast materials has been obtained.

• Sets up equipment appropriately to administer prescribed procedure in a timely fashion.

• Positions patient for scanning according to departmental standard operating procedures.

• Performs various exams using Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and SPECT/CT equipment.

Prepares radiopharmaceuticals according to activity and quantity required for prescribed exam.

• Dispenses prescribed radiopharmaceuticals to patient for oral ingestion or administers through venipuncture and intravenous injection. Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV lines, as required.

• Disposes of radioactive waste and surveys exam area for radiation according to established protocols.

• Prepares images/films for clinical review and assignment to record.

Labels films/images with accurate patient demographics and required exam specific information.

• Assesses films/images for quality and accuracy of information.

• Completes necessary paperwork and prepares films/images for Radiologist interpretation.

• Performs various quality control measures according to established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Performs quality control procedures on prepared radiopharmaceutical kit/dose prior to patient administration.

• Performs regular quality control activities on dosing equipment.

• Maintains and monitors radioactive waste according to NYS regulations.

• Performs blood cell labeling according to protocols.

• Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions:

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, required.

• Current New York State Department of Health licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.

• R.T. (N) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) OR CNMT registration with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.

• Current R.T.(CT) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), OR NMTCB (CT) certification with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification, required.

• Prior experience in Nuclear Medicine, required.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

**Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).