PET​/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

UCBC is looking for a full‑time Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist for our Covington location. Monday‑Friday. No nights, weekends, or call. $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Responsible for overall technical quality in the assigned area.
• Coordinates daily staff assignments.
• Reviews daily exam/therapy orders for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with the ordering provider.
• Assists Director with staff dosimetry.
• Coordinates multi‑modality patients with other imaging areas.
• Maintains radioactive waste storage and disposal records for the assigned area.
• Performs first line assessment of patient complaints/issues, referring to the Director when appropriate.
• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.
• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Maintains QMP records to comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Performs diagnostic PET/CT or Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures including injection of radiopharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, and filing of images, network image transfers.
• Starts peripheral IV and accesses central venous catheters.
• Must be able to operate glucometer to check patient’s blood sugar prior to injection of isotope for PET and understand the range of glucose levels in order to obtain diagnostic scan.
• Assists in procedure scheduling to ensure smooth workflow and proper patient preparation.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Provides expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies.
• Escorts patients to treatment room and assists with dressings as necessary.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of PET services.
• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor equipment performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and or need for service to the proper company or facility.
• Maintains supplies needed for PET.
• Utilizes EMR for review of patient history, documentation, possible rescheduling of exams and billing.
• Assists with ACR renewal.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification.
• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Nuclear Medicine Technology education program.
• BLS certification required.