Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

7d•$43 - $62•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time, day shift position involves providing excellent customer service and safe patient care. The employee will be responsible for routine Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging, including preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and some therapeutic studies using various radioisotope equipment. The role requires administering radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients under the direction of a Radiologist to detect or treat diseases.

Requirements

Required completion of one of the following: 2-year accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, 4-year accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or Accredited certificate program.
Current NMTCB or ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification required.
CT certification through NMTCB or ARRT, or ARRT certification in Radiography (DX) with CT credentials.
Current New York State Department of Health license in Nuclear Medicine Technology required, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
New York State licensure in Nuclear Medicine (NM), Diagnostic Radiography (DX), or Computed Tomography (CT), as applicable.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, and lift as required to perform job duties safely.
Ability to safely transfer, position, and assist patients with varying levels of mobility.
Ability to travel with the mobile PET unit to multiple Centralus Health locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous Nuclear Medicine and/or PET experience is preferred; however, new graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Calculate, measure, prepare, and document radiation doses and radiopharmaceuticals using computerized systems in accordance with physician orders and imaging protocols.
Perform nuclear medicine and PET imaging procedures competently, including the safe administration of radioisotopes.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot radioisotope and laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual quality control (QC) procedures on Nuclear Medicine and PET scanners, dose calibrators, and other departmental equipment.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and departmental quality assurance (QA) policies. Maintain accurate QA documentation and records.
Maintain and calibrate imaging and laboratory equipment to meet regulatory and manufacturer standards.
Demonstrate flexibility by assuming additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental operations.
Assist in the orientation, training, and education of new staff members, technologists, and students.
Maintain all required professional credentials, certifications, and continuing education (CE) credits necessary for the position.
Travel with the mobile PET unit to multiple Centralus Health locations to provide imaging services as required.