PET/CT Technologist
About The Position
Sentara is hiring for a PET/CT tech! This role involves conducting PET/CT imaging of patients under the direction of a qualified physician. Responsibilities include patient positioning, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and contrast, operation of imaging equipment and electronic systems, patient room preparation, patient and family education, and maintaining supply inventory. The technologist will explain examination procedures and discharge instructions, complete departmental documentation, and comply with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. This role also requires adherence to all quality control and quality assurance standards set by state, federal, and local agencies. IV competency is required.
Requirements
- ARRT (CT) required
- CT registry obtained within 2 years of hire
- IV competency required
Responsibilities
- Conducts PET/CT imaging of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology.
- 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.
- Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and 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.
- IV competency required.
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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
