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Required Qualifications
Education
- Minimum - Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or similar.
- Preferred – BS Degree in Nuclear Medicine or other related field
- Certified as a Registered Nuclear Medicine or PET Technologist by the NMTCB or ARRT. Dual certification as a Radiographer (ARRT)(R) or CT Technologist (CT) is preferred
- State license required if applicable for locality.
- Must have current CPR/BLS certifications.
- Fluency in the English language as well as excellent oral and written communication skills is essential. Additionally, ability to communicate in Spanish is also desirable.
- Travel: Rarely
- Standard Work Days/Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm
Previous Experience: Minimum of three (3) years active experience as a PET/CT Technologist is required.
Key Performance Areas
- Inject RPH and contrast materials in accordance with SOP and standards of care.
- Utilize PET/CT Scanner to produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintain and perform Quality Control tests on PET/CT Scanner and Hot lab equipment.
- Ensure accurate scanning of each patient by utilizing proper protocols.
- Identify appropriate patients using the 2-method protocol.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
- Prepare RPH and contrast adhering to safety standards.
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
- Coordinate and maintain patient schedules with Company coordinators.
- Maintain an active Nuclear Medicine or PET certification (NMTCB or ARRT) and state license (if required). Maintain certifying and state requirements for CE Education Units.
- Comply will all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
- Keep office and personal work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
- Ensure the physical building and all equipment are safe for use.
- Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working order.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by HIPAA regulations at all times. Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
- Expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs.
- Expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.
- Provide Technical Guidance to PET/CT Technologist I in absence of Radiology Team Lead.…
