PET-CT Technologist

The Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Technologist is responsible for utilizing positron-emitting and gamma-emitting radioactive materials for diagnostic imaging purposes, PET instrumentation may be combined with CT to generate attenuation correction for PET and to produce three-dimensional images with or without contrast to enhance the evaluation of physiological processes at a molecular level. Also responsible for the use of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials for diagnostic imaging purposes.

Reports to the Advanced Imaging Operations Manager

• Order, measure, administer, record, store and dispose of radioisotopes.
• Participate in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Operate PET and SPECT imaging systems with or without sealed sources of radioactive materials, x-ray tubes and diagnostic CT.
• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate life-saving first aid when appropriate.
• Properly identify, prepare, calculate, document, and administer adjunctive medications used during PET procedures.
• Perform all procedures and quality assurance testing by utilizing ionizing radiation safely and effectively in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• Recognize and respond to adverse reactions to contrast material.
• Perform decontamination procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations if necessary.
• Document lab procedures by utilizing non-imaging instrumentation of dose calibrators, survey instruments, probes, and wells.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in PET-CT and SPECT imaging.

• Possess and maintain active licensure with the IL Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• Possess and maintain current PET-CT registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

• Proficient in venipuncture.
• Must possess manual dexterity to use a keyboard and handle equipment.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods.
• Capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.

Molecular Imaging Department clinical setting.

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