Nuclear Medicine Tech-PET/CT

Intermountain Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 89,627 - 138,258; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist for the Cardiac Molecular Imaging unit at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT. You will perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT exams, collaborate with cardiologists and physicians, and ensure imaging quality and patient comfort.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification, state license, BLS, IV access, and at least 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Current License in state of practice.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• IV certification for healthcare providers.
• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARRT competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Ensure proper patient identification and exam preparation.
• Perform exams per department protocol and assess image quality.
• Follow NRC and regulatory guidelines for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Complete studies within time limits while preserving patient care and quality.
• Instruct students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols.
• Provide patient education and address concerns.
• Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
• Operate equipment and information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keep accurate records of patient information and procedures.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiation Safety

Documentation

Equipment Operation

Safety Protocols

Image Evaluation

Anatomy Knowledge

Emergency Response

Independent Work

Teamwork & Communication

Clean Environment

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 cardiologists, 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.

Job Details

• Shift Details: 10-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts starting at 7am. Shifts are typically Monday-Friday with the possibility of an occasional weekend shift.


• Unit/Location: Cardiac Molecular Imaging at Intermountain Medical Center


• Additional Details: Technologists rotate through yearly holidays for on-call coverage


• $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates


• Open to New Grad Nuclear Medicine Techs


• Can be hired as Specialty Tech in Training (starting at $32.34 /hr)

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.


• IV certification for healthcare providers.


• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical PET/CT experience.


• Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited institution.


• CT certified

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

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

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hourly Rate

$43.09 - $66.47

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