PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Precise Patient Imaging

Shields Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Shields Health Care seeks a PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will operate PET equipment, ensure patient safety, and manage data entry and film provision for radiologists.

The role requires a state license, CPR, ARRT/NMTCB registration, and at least one year of nuclear medicine experience, with strong interpersonal and IV skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state license for the state of employment.
• CPR certification required.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB registration required.
• Minimum 1 year nuclear medicine experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in starting IVs.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
• Must assist patients with mobility and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow Shields Health Care Group policies and NRC/state/JCAHO regulations.
• Explain exam procedures to patients at appropriate level of understanding.
• Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure radiotracer concentrations.
• Perform hot lab responsibilities and ensure patient safety.
• Position patients comfortably and maintain contact during the exam.
• Record data in the Tech Data Entry system and forward data to Radiologist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IV insertion

Patient care

Computer use

Education

State nuclear medicine license

CPR certification

ARRT/NMTCB registration

Tools

PET equipment operation

Job description

Shields Health Care seeks a PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will operate PET equipment, ensure patient safety, and manage data entry and film provision for radiologists.

The role requires a state license, CPR, ARRT/NMTCB registration, and at least one year of nuclear medicine experience, with strong interpersonal and IV skills.