Position Summary
Under the direction of an authorized user, the PET / CT Technologist is responsible for the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to generate fusion images for diagnostic and research purposes.
Responsibilities
- The PET / CT Technologist will review the patient’s medical history to understand the patient’s illness and pending diagnostic procedure;
- instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure;
and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.
- Administrative functions may include supervising other technologists, students, and other personnel; participating in procuring supplies and equipment;
- documenting laboratory operations; participating in radiation safety protocols and taking an active role in radiation reduction programs;
- participating in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies; participating in departmental quality assurance or quality improvement projects;
and participating in scheduling patient examinations.
- Must be able to produce high quality diagnostic and research imaging with little supervision.
- Must provide patient care, perform instrumentation and quality control, possess knowledge of radiation safety
- Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to perform injection procedures.
- Operating knowledge of personal computers and medical charting systems.
- Capable of a flexible work schedule.
- Must be able to interact with patients, University personnel and customers in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
- Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
- Responsible for the following and adhering to Joint Commission Quality Standards which includes, but is not limited to : CPR, immunizations, training, and Infection Control.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four (4) years of related experience.
- Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (N).
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (CT) or N.M.T.C.B. (CT).
- Must possess active New York State licenses in Nuclear Medicine
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
- Prefer active New York State licenses in Radiography
- Prefer experience with Computed Tomography (CT).
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