PET Technologist

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide imaging, therapeutic, and patient care services. The role requires adherence to radiation safety standards, ALARA principles, and accurate patient positioning and radiopharmaceutical handling.

The position emphasizes maintaining NRC-aligned QA programs and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Requires strong critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Under direct supervision with ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Employs ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Applies ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff and others.
• Positions patients and selects anatomical and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Maintains a quality assurance program in accordance with NRC regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Advanced radiology skills

Education

Diploma/Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field

CNMT or RT(N) certification

PET certification within 24 months

BLS Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 7:00am - 4:30pm | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Nuclear Medicine

Job Summary

Provides imaging, therapeutic, and patient care services at defined levels to patients.

Job Responsibilities

Implements radiation protection and safety standards. Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately. Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under direct supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements

Work Experience No experience required Education Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist required upon hire OR RT(N) - Certified as a Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology required upon hire AND PET- Positron Emission Technology Certification required within 24 months of employment in this position AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

(Clinical-Office/Clinic) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.