PET Technologist

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a PET Technologist to work at the Imaging Center - Northern Heights. This role involves performing diagnostic examinations, quality assurance, and maintaining compliance with radiopharmaceutical protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine with necessary ARRT/NMTCB certification and NYS licensing. Flexible work hours, primarily Monday to Friday, are part of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certificate program from accredited school.
• ARRT or NMTCB Certification within three months of hire.
• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in Nuclear Medicine area.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe environment for patients.
• Performs PET/CT scans and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains the Hot Lab and operating systems.

Skills

Quality assurance procedures

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Job Title: PET Technologist

Location: Imaging Center - Northern Heights

Department: Radiology

Hours: Flexible, As Needed

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days/Evenings as needed

Summary

Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, records all data on appropriate computerized information system.

Attributes

• Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certification program required.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB Certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Certificate of Registration as a Radiologic Technologist limited to the practice of Nuclear Medicine within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes safe and secure environment for patients.
• Performs PET/CT scans and administers related radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs glucometer QC and patient blood glucose testing.
• Obtains urine pregnancy test on appropriate patient population.
• Maintains Hot Lab and Hot Lab information system.
• Operates Rb-82 Infusion Cart System for quality control and dose administration for Cardiac PET imaging.
• Ensures that Nuclear and related CT imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certificate program from the accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) Certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine required or must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• BLS/CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in PET or in general nuclear medicine.
• Strong computer and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Maintains required CE credits.
• Maintains annual glucometer use competency.
• Maintains annual urine pregnancy test competency.
• Maintains annual Rb-82 generator competency.

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range

$39.00 - $53.00