PET Technologist Full-Time

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The PET Scan Technologist operates Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas to obtain information for the use by the physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses. Orders, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized bachelor’s degree education program or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• Mandatory competency of clinical experience and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Four + years of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• PET certification optional.

Responsibilities

• Follows PET/CT policies and procedures in compliance with St. Luke’s established protocols, state, and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556
• Scheduling of patients, ordering of radionuclides, receiving of radionuclides, and educates patients regarding procedures
• Performance of Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radioactive liquids and administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures
• Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials. Notifying RSO and documentation of spill report
• Maintenance of Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations following radiation safety techniques
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
• Performs a variety of complex PET/CT imaging procedures with primary responsibility for completing diagnostic studies
• Starts scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient. Communicates with patient over intercom system and observes patient to monitor patient safety and comfort

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level