PET Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation. Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledgeable in IV placement to avoid extravasations of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs computer processing and image enhancement. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Provides excellent patient care. Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) or certification or registry eligible with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Should have acquired skills from CAHEA approved program.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.
• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required.
• At least two years of modality specific experience required.
• Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Nice To Haves

• preferably, one or two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation.
• Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs computer processing and image enhancement.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Provides excellent patient care.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.

What This Job Offers

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