NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - PET

Job Description

Job Description

Radiology Associates leads the Eastern Central Florida area in patient care and medical imaging. Providing our patients with the highest quality imaging services using state-of-the- art technology in a caring, comfortable, and professional setting. We understand that our employees are the key to creating an exceptional patient experience, in turn, fostering a positive and purposeful work environment.

When you become a part of Radiology Associates, you will be a part of an elite team working in a facility awarded Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology . This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for growth, stability, or just looking to join an exceptional team! We are dedicated to building a diverse community that recognizes employee contributions; where employees feel they are valued with a sense of belonging that appreciates different perspectives and ideas.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine and PET / CT procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports to Center Manager, monthly QC reporting reviewed with Lead Technologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.
• Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT and PET / CT images.
• Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination.
• Maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Maintain records of order, including therapy procedures, receipt and disposal of all radioactive material in the department.
• Provide instruction and technical guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist in training new employees.
• Request and coordinate all necessary patient information including medical chart, charge slips for all exams.
• Perform quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis including daily / weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required.
• Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination.
• Ensure compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.

EDUCATION : Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one year in nuclear medicine preferred. Completion of 16 hours of training in PET / CT, as required by the State of Florida.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE : Licensed by State of Florida and ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification. BLS Certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS : Requires full range of body motion. Must be able to lift / carry / move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires positioning of patients. Requires 20 / 20 correctable vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS : Medical office, exam and treatment rooms. Exposure to radiopharmaceuticals, communicable diseases and other conditions common to radiology setting. Work location may vary between sites.

As an employee you will enjoy :

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

We are a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

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