Nuclear Medicine and PET CT Tech

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT Technologist to perform diagnostic exams, work with radiologists, and ensure high-quality imaging. The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification, a state license, BLS, IV competency, and about one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

You’ll join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and patient comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting. Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, CO.

Qualifications

• Current license in state of practice.
• Clinical Board Certification (ARRT or NMTCB).
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated IV Competency.
• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Follows NRC and regulatory agencies governing radiopharmaceutical use.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols and equipment.
• Provides patient education and ensures comfort.
• Practices infection control and sterile techniques.
• Operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information and procedures.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiation Safety

Documentation

Equipment Operation

Safety Protocols

Image Evaluation

Independent Work

Teamwork

Clean Environment

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

As a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Posting Specifics

Full-time (36 hours) Unit/Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

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As a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our Imaging service line, ensuring our patients receive the best care.

At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

Essential Functions

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Follow regulations of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Division of Radiation Control, and any other regulatory agencies governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records (required by Licensing State and Joint Commission) of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Nuclear Medicine | Radiopharmaceuticals
• Radiation Safety | Radioactive Material Handling
• Documentation | Recordkeeping
• Equipment Operation | Electronic Imaging
• Safety Protocols | Contrast Protocols
• Image Evaluation Anatomy Knowledge Emergency Response
• Independent Work | Task Prioritization
• Teamwork | Effective Communication
• Clean Environment

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Current License in state of practice.
• Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated IV Competency.
• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical PET/CT experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Work City: Lafayette Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $43.09 - $66.47

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