PET / CT TECH

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.
• To include other duties deemed necessary by Center Manager.

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 :

• Nuclear medicine technology technical principles and procedures.
• Quality care standards for nuclear medicine.
• Anatomy (cross-sectional) and physiology.
• Radiation safety and protection requirements for staff, patients and visitors.
• IV placement and management skills.
• Ability to use computer and network systems for processing and submitting images for interpretation by radiologist.
• Emergency response : knowledge of AED function, crash cart location and oxygen tank usage. Ability to respond to allergic reactions or untoward medical event with calm demeanor and proficiency.

ABILITIES :

• Ability to work in a cooperative nature within and outside department with staff, patients and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS : Requires full 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 radiation and communicable diseases.

Work location may be variable.

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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