PET CT Technologist Cardiology Clinic

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The PET/CT Technologist prepares and administers high energy short acting
radio-isotopes, and sometimes contrast media, supplied by manufacturers, to
patients in preparation for diagnostic procedures. The technologist prepares and
positions patients for scanning and operates the PET scanner,  CT scanner, Dose
calibrators, radiation detectors, and radiopharmaceutical tracking software.
 The technologist is responsible for performing radiation safety and quality
control procedures, disposal of radioactive materials, and monitoring work area
and patient rooms to ensure that the levels of radioactive materials are in
accordance with NRC regulations. May be required to work in other modalities
with appropriate licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers high energy short acting radio-isotopes, and sometimes contrast media, supplied by manufacturers, to patients in preparation for diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients for scanning
• Operates the PET scanner, CT scanner, Dose calibrators, radiation detectors, and radiopharmaceutical tracking software.
• Performing radiation safety and quality control procedures
• Disposal of radioactive materials
• Monitoring work area and patient rooms to ensure that the levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with NRC regulations.
• May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed