PET/CT Technologist

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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