PET Technologist

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC seeks a skilled PET/CT technologist to provide patient care and operate PET/CT equipment in diagnostic evaluations.

You will perform data acquisition, image reconstruction, and quality control while educating patients and collaborating with radiologists and clinicians. The role requires ARRT registration, NMTCB certification, and PET/CT experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program and ARRT registered.
• Certified nuclear medicine technologist through ARRT or NMTCB.
• One year PET/CT experience or 500 clinical hours in PET/CT.

Responsibilities

• Operate PET/CT scanner for data acquisition and image reconstruction.
• Document images and perform quality control.
• Maintain accurate entries in imaging and radiology information systems.
• Prepare patients with education and needs assessment.
• Ensure safety protocols and radiation protection.
• Adhere to ARRT guidelines and professional ethics.
• Communicate with patients, radiologists, and medical staff.
• Use gamma camera and radiopharmaceutical equipment as needed.
• Maximize productivity with timely completion of work.
• Work in standard outpatient center or mobile unit.

Skills

ARRT Registered

NMTCB Certified

PET/CT Experience

Radiography Graduate

Education

ARRT Registered

NMTCB Certified

Accredited Radiography Program Graduate

Tools

PET/CT Equipment

Gamma Camera

Radiopharmaceutical Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of a PET/CT scanner for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks

• Practices proper entries and records on the imaging system and radiology information system.
• Prepares patient for PET/CT procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education. (See attached age-specific addendum)
• Operates computed tomography scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Practices safety measures in PET/CT and Environment of Care.
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Performs all duties in which individual is licensed to perform under ARRT guidelines.
• Use the gamma camera to detect and diagnose problems in patients.
• Use the radioactive tracer to diagnose problems in patients.
• Operate radiopharmaceutical equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other health care workers.
• Communicate with radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
• Use mathematical formulas to calculate radiation exposure for patients.
• Follow protocols for protection of self and others from radiation exposure.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervision

• Reports To: Site Administrator

Required Education / Experience

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program, ARRT registered. Individuals must be certified as a nuclear medicine technologist through ARRT or the NMTCB.
• One year PET/CT experience or graduate of CT training program with minimum of 500 clinical hours of PET/CT training.

Equipment

• Standard PET/CT Equipment
• Gamma camera
• Office equipment
• Radiopharmaceutical equipment

Working Environment

• Standard Outpatient Center or Mobile Unit
• Some lifting, moving, and positioning of patients and equipment.