Senior Nuclear Medicine PET Tech – Patient-Focused Imaging

Shields Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care is seeking a PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere while working in a fast-paced clinical setting at Emerson and Anna Jacques Hospital.

Responsibilities include operating PET equipment, ensuring patient safety, educating patients about exams, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with radiologists and clerical staff. Requires ARRT/NMTCB registration, state license, CPR, and at least one year of nuclear medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which he/she is employed to work.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• Minimum of one year nuclear medicine experience; proficient in starting IVs.

Responsibilities

• Follow Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Follow regulations established by NRC, state agencies, and JCAHO.
• Inform patients about their exam to their level of understanding.
• Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes.
• Perform hot lab responsibilities.
• Ensure patient is cleared of contraindications and hazards.
• Accurately position the patient and ensure comfort; maintain contact during exam.
• Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program; provide films when appropriate.
• Forward PET data to Radiologist after exam; refilm cases as time allows.
• Assist clerical staff as needed; clean and re-supply equipment and rooms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Shields Health Care is seeking a PET technologist to provide a professional, caring atmosphere while working in a fast-paced clinical setting at Emerson and Anna Jacques Hospital.

Responsibilities include operating PET equipment, ensuring patient safety, educating patients about exams, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with radiologists and clerical staff. Requires ARRT/NMTCB registration, state license, CPR, and at least one year of nuclear medicine experience.