Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist performs nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and PET-CT procedures in accordance with the department procedure manual and physician orders. This is a 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week. The technologist manages and processes electronic data and images, reviews exams for appropriate positioning and technique, verifies patient identification and required documentation, transfers images to PACS, and reviews patient history, protocols, and prior images to support successful examinations. The role also includes instructing students and new staff, supporting orientation with an emphasis on radiation safety, performing maintenance and quality-control checks, maintaining supplies, and coordinating examination scheduling. The technologist initiates intravenous access for contrast or radiopharmaceutical administration, checks patency, and understands emergency procedures for extravasation or allergic responses. The position requires the ability to assist patients moving to and from wheelchairs, carts, and radiographic tables. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit cancer and biomedical research center based in Seattle. It values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect, and seeks employees who bring different perspectives and approaches.

Requirements

Degree or program that provides eligibility to attain certification or licensure.
Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification in Nuclear Medicine.
Meet one of the following: ARRT(N), NMTCB registration, or an equivalent state license for nuclear medicine technology; or completion of a nuclear medicine training program that includes basic and medical sciences as applied to nuclear medicine technology and practical experience performing nuclear medicine procedures.
ARRT CT certification, or CT-certified NMTCB registration; certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment if not already held.
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent course, such as an American Red Cross course; renewal is required every two years.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by phone, and in writing, clearly, concisely, and professionally.
Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands.
Ability to assess patient conditions and request assistance when necessary.
Ability to assist with moving patients to and from wheelchairs, carts, and radiographic tables.

Nice To Haves

NMTCB (PET) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification.
Three years of nuclear medicine PET-CT experience.
Proficiency in email and word-processing systems.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Perform nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and PET-CT procedures according to department procedures and physician orders.
Manage electronic data and process information, including subtraction or other digital manipulation, for interpretation.
Review exams for proper positioning, technique, patient identification, and required recorded information.
Transfer images to PACS and verify the transfer.
Review cases, patient medical history, protocols, and prior images, using clinical judgment to support successful outcomes.
Instruct radiology students and/or new staff according to clinical and departmental requirements.
Assist in orienting department and hospital personnel, emphasizing radiation safety.
Perform visual maintenance and quality-control checks; record and report results to appropriate personnel; identify problems, communicate them to the immediate supervisor, take appropriate corrective action, and offer solutions as appropriate.
Ensure adequate inventory of supplies, linens, and accessories.
Coordinate and schedule examinations.
Initiate intravenous access for contrast and/or radiopharmaceutical administration and assess patency.
Understand emergency procedures for extravasation and/or allergic responses.
Assist with moving patients to and from wheelchairs, carts, and radiographic tables.