Part-Time Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist

Cape Cod Imaging Services, LLC; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Shields Health Care is seeking a part-time or per diem PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere in a fast-paced clinical setting. Availability includes Saturdays 6am-4:30pm and/or 7am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities include operating PET equipment, ensuring patient safety, maintaining records, and coordinating with radiologists. Requires state license, CPR, ARRT/NMTCB registration, and nuclear medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state license where employed.
• CPR certification required.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB registration required.
• One year nuclear medicine experience; strong interpersonal skills; IV skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Follow NRC, state regulatory and JCAHO rules and regulations.
• Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
• Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes.
• Performs all hot lab responsibilities.
• Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
• Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
• Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
• Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
• Provide and issue films when appropriate.
• Forward PET related data to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
• Refilm cases as time allows
• Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
• Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.

Skills

State license

CPR certified

ARRT/NMTCB registration

Nuclear medicine experience

Interpersonal skills

IV administration

Mobility assistance

Computer usage

Physical stamina

Job description

Shields Health Care is seeking a part-time or per diem PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere in a fast-paced clinical setting. Availability includes Saturdays 6am-4:30pm and/or 7am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities include operating PET equipment, ensuring patient safety, maintaining records, and coordinating with radiologists. Requires state license, CPR, ARRT/NMTCB registration, and nuclear medicine experience.