PET/CT Technologist

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is looking for a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating advanced PET/CT imaging equipment and performing essential patient procedures that significantly impact the lives of animals and their owners. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to advance your skills while contributing to innovative research and clinical initiatives. If you are passionate about animal care and possess the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Wages

Outstanding Employee Benefits

Paid Time Off

Financial Support for Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with experience in PET/CT imaging.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical PET/CT procedures while ensuring radiation safety.
• Provide technical expertise to staff and students on equipment usage.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

CT Imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals Management

Patient Care

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

PET/CT Equipment

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

If you love helping animals, this is the right place for you! UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist of PET (Positron Emission Tomography)/CT imaging to assist in essential patient procedures. Operate and maintain PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine equipment. Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. Operate general stationary and portable x-ray equipment with additional training. Assist with procedures including patient care, equipment settings, and equipment troubleshooting. Perform cross sectional imaging such as CT and/or MRI. Perform studies on large, small, and exotic patients. You can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their owners while advancing your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment!

Responsibilities:
Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Designs, modifies, and adapts equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers.

• 25% Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals


• 20% Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives


• 10% Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation


• 10% Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students


• 5% Assists with the preparation of grant proposals and applicable documentation


• 10% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients


• 20% Responsible for conducting clinical PET/CT procedures along with x-ray, fluoro, cross-sectional and nuclear medicine studies while maintaining compliance with radiation safety regulations.

Tasks:

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images


• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately


• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols


• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines for all modalities to maintain staff and patient safety


• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to supervisor


• Assists with radiography training in regard to equipment usage and patient positioning for students, residents, technologists, radiologists, and other staff as needed


• Ensures charges are correctly entered into the electronic medical record system


• Ensures high standard of excellence in images is maintained by evaluating each image for technical quality and repeat images that do not meet that standard


• Ensures imaging procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner


• Assists in developing and revising technical operating procedures and protocols


• Participate in rotating on-call shifts for the teaching hospital as needed


• Responsible for participating in other duties as needed or assigned


• Help in other modalities as needed

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Education:

Required
Associate's Degree, as a minimum.

Qualifications:

Required
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMCBT or ARRT(N)
- Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program
- At least one year experience of Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography technology.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

Additional Information:

Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs), ample paid time off (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/), and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison was named the most bike friendly city; the Dane County Farmer's Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally recognized for academics and athletics. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.visitmadison.com/

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 5, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Contact:

Kimberly Legler
[e-mail]
608-263-1211
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Instrumentation Technologist I(RE004)

Department(s):

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

307829-AS

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