Nuclear Medicine​/PET Technologist

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care while operating Nuclear Medicine and CT equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
• Scan patients properly using correct technical factors, fully understanding the physics of nuclear medicine to operate equipment at optimal settings for quality procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning.
• Explain procedures to patients, considering physical and emotional needs.
• Record images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain pertinent records.
• Maintain required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration.
• Perform exams in both PET/CT and Nuclear Cardiology Departments.

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required.

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT/ARRT-N Certification) - required within 90 days.
• Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine State License - required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - required within 90 days.

• 1-2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technical experience with multiple patient populations (preferred).

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
• Good business acumen skills.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. All individuals with a disability will be provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.