Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist - HealthPark Commons

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates a PET/CT scanner to perform exams used to diagnose and stage pathology. The technologist screens and prepares patients, explains procedures, and assesses and responds to patient needs before, during, and after visits to the PET/CT department. The role handles radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with departmental policies and state regulations, including their receipt, preparation, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling. The technologist performs and records quality-control procedures on PET/CT equipment, follows imaging protocols and techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images, and maintains instrumentation quality and reliability. The role works closely with the Radiation Safety Officer to promote safe practices and minimize radiation exposure in accordance with the ALARA concept. Additional duties include maintaining a clean and stocked work area, keeping accurate patient records in Epic, maintaining ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements, and participating in staff orientation and training.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program or acceptable equivalent schooling.
NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification.
BLS certification.
State of Florida Certified Radiological Technologist (CRT) license.
ARRT registration and/or CNMT certification.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience as a PET Technologist is preferred.
CT registration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate a PET/CT scanner and perform PET/CT exams for diagnosing and staging pathology.
Screen patients, explain procedures, and prepare patients for PET/CT exams.
Assess and respond to patient needs before, during, and after visits to the PET/CT department.
Handle radiopharmaceuticals safely and in accordance with departmental policies and state regulations, including receipt, preparation, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, and storage.
Perform and record daily quality-control procedures on equipment under the guidance of the Radiation Safety Officer.
Follow imaging protocols and techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
Evaluate and maintain an instrumentation quality-control program to ensure quality and reliability.
Follow safety-related work behaviors and help maintain a safe work environment.
Work with the Radiation Safety Officer to minimize radiation exposure to patients, the public, and health care personnel consistent with ALARA.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked work area.
Maintain accurate patient records in Epic.
Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly PET/CT equipment quality-control procedures to ensure ACR compliance.
Participate in staff orientation and training.