PET/CT Technologist
About The Position
Sentara is hiring for a PET/CT tech! This role conducts PET/CT imaging of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician. This includes positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology. The technologist will be competent in preparation, dose management and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, IV and oral CT contrast, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment, provides patient and family education and maintains adequate supply inventory. The role also explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and completes departmental documentation. The technologist must comply with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation and performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. IV competency is required.
Requirements
- ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate
- ARRT (CT) required
- CT registry obtained within 2 years of hire
- IV competency required
Responsibilities
- Conducts PET/CT imaging of patients
- Positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology
- Preparation, dose management and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, IV and oral CT contrast
- Operation of radiation producing equipment
- Operation of the electronic radiology systems
- Preparation of patient room/equipment
- Provides patient and family education
- Maintains adequate supply inventory
- Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient
- Completes departmental documentation
- Comply with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation
- Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
