PET Tech, e/o Saturday

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

7h•$47•Onsite

About The Position

The PET Tech performs PET and nuclear medicine procedures at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire. The role is scheduled every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for 10 scheduled hours per week, and is an onsite, regular position. The technician verifies patient identity and procedure documentation, assesses relevant clinical factors, prepares patients and procedure rooms, administers radiopharmaceutical agents, and obtains diagnostic-quality images using established protocols. The role also provides patient education and post-procedure instructions, supports patient comfort, and follows emergency procedures involving radioactive materials or radiation exposure. The PET Tech follows professional, safety, regulatory, infection-control, and documentation standards, including Universal Protocol, National Patient Safety Goals, and radiation-protection practices. The role participates in quality programs, maintains equipment and supplies, documents incidents and near misses, and contributes to effective teamwork, customer service, and efficient department operations. The technician uses imaging and clinical systems and nuclear medicine equipment, including Visage PACS, EPIC, Pyxis, a dose calibrator, and a dual-head nuclear medicine camera.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a PET Tech or Nuclear Medicine Tech.
Associate of Applied Science degree from an approved training program in Nuclear Medicine.
New Hampshire Medical Imaging License.
CNMT or ARRT certification.
BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
IV certification within 6 months of hire.
Computer manipulation, verbal and written communication skills, and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to make effective professional judgments and decisions based on objective criteria.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience preferred.
Familiarity with a dose calibrator and nuclear medicine dual-head camera.
Familiarity with a wipe test counter, thyroid probe, Navigator system probe, Syntrac computer/software, and Ludlum Survey Meter.

Responsibilities

Confirm patient identity and gather and verify required procedure documentation, patient history, orders, consent, and other relevant information.
Assess factors that may contradict or affect the procedure, such as medications, allergies, lab results, artifacts, and the reason for the exam.
Follow Universal Protocol, including pre-procedure and documentation verification and Time Out.
Assess images for diagnostic quality and make modifications as necessary.
Explain procedures and provide instructions at an appropriate level; listen to patients and refer diagnosis or treatment questions to their physicians.
Support patient comfort and anxiety reduction, use the Pain Scale when appropriate, and determine whether accessory equipment is needed.
Image patients using established radiologist protocols and department guidelines.
Follow emergency procedures for radioactive material spills or radiation exposure occurrences.
Prepare procedure rooms according to exam needs and department protocol.
Administer radiopharmaceutical agents according to regulatory and department guidelines.
Work within professional scope of practice and follow the Code of Ethics, Joint Commission policies, and National Patient Safety Goals.
Follow federal and state radiation-protection guidelines to minimize exposure to patients, the public, and staff.
Enter order requisitions into the RIS system and verify the ordering physician, history, and diagnosis.
Participate in quality-control, quality-assurance, and performance-improvement programs and submit required documentation on time.
Document near misses, occurrences, and action plans accurately and promptly.
Minimize infection risks; clean and disinfect equipment, maintain supplies, and maintain a sterile field when required.
Demonstrate professional conduct, communicate respectfully, adapt to changing assignments, and support teamwork and conflict resolution.
Pursue educational growth and maintain a portfolio of ongoing education, certifications, and professional activities.
Contribute to customer service, handle patient inquiries and complaints, and direct unresolved issues to the appropriate resource.
Conserve supplies and equipment, manage time effectively, and complete accurate work efficiently and productively.
Use Visage PACS to manage imaging and scan paperwork accurately; use EPIC and Pyxis supply stations.
Use nuclear medicine equipment and perform routine nuclear medicine procedures.