Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist, Full-Time

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$48 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist is responsible for performing PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine examinations in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and department procedures. This role involves screening patients, preparing them for examinations, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and acquiring diagnostic-quality images while adhering to radiation safety principles. The technologist will also review images for quality, perform contrast-enhanced scans, monitor patients, and assist with department workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Current certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine, as applicable to the position.
Current certification/registration in CT through ARRT or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Current certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT) in addition to Nuclear Medicine is preferred.
Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine examinations in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and department procedures.
Screens patients for contraindications, allergies, pregnancy status when applicable, blood glucose levels, and other factors that may affect the safety or quality of the examination.
Prepares patients for PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine examinations, including appropriate fasting.
Performs venipuncture and administers radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, when authorized and within scope of practice.
Selects and applies appropriate imaging protocols based on the examination ordered and patient-specific clinical considerations.
Acquires diagnostic-quality PET and CT images while minimizing radiation exposure consistent with ALARA principles.
Reviews images for technical quality, positioning, artifacts, and completeness and obtains additional images when appropriate.
Performs contrast-enhanced PET/CT examinations and follows established procedures for contrast administration and management of adverse reactions.
Monitors patients throughout examinations and recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition or adverse reactions.
Assists with department workflow and may perform other imaging or nuclear medicine procedures within the individual's education, training, credentials, and scope of practice.