PET/CT Technologist

Lowcountry Oncology Associates; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking a qualified PET/CT Scan Technologist to join our mission of delivering high-quality cancer care in the community. In this role, the candidate will perform PET/CT and CT Imaging procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an AMA approved school and experience in Diagnostic Imaging. Responsibilities include patient care, preparation and administration of radioactive isotopes, and maintaining radiology equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Training and experience sufficient to perform PET/CT independently.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary for X-Ray testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET/CT and CT Imaging procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients to obtain cooperation.

Skills

PET/CT procedures

Nuclear medicine procedures

Patient care

Radiology equipment knowledge

Positioning patients

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of AMA approved school of radiography

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Board Certifications

SC Radiation Quality Standards Association License with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

Candidate Qualifications

• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in Diagnostic Imaging
• Knowledge of Nuclear medicine procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-Ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology
• Skill in positioning patients properly
• Skill in preparing and administering contrast materials
• Skill in identifying and correcting equipment problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

About the Role

Lowcountry Oncology Associates’ mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who live in our community. We are looking to hire a PET/CT Scan Technologist to perform diagnostic PET/CT and CT Imaging procedures as directed by physician on a PRN basis, to provide patient care essential to the performance of these procedures by performing the duties outlined below.

Responsibilities

• All Nuclear Medicine procedures are provided and performed in accordance with the requirements of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).
• All individuals will properly prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic radiotracer studies utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment in accordance with required calibration schedule.
• All Radioactive materials received will be wiped, surveyed, logged, and properly disposed of in accordance with DHEC standard.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Responsible for quality control and reports for Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Maintains radiation monitors and proper registration of radiology equipment.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to radiology.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment.
• Orders and stocks all radiology supplies.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.