PET Technologist - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of Nuclear Medicine for the diagnosis of disease.

Core Job Responsibilities

Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment to perform high quality exams and procedures.
Follow established guidelines in accordance with NYS DOH (New York State Department of Health) and ACR (American College of Radiology) standards.
Transport, transfer, and position patients properly for exams.
Provide radiation protection in compliance with prescribed safety standards.
Order, receive, and dispose of radioisotopes safely.
Review and complete exams in PACS.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic computer skills and patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe clinical practices.
Obtain thorough health history and complete all documentation as required.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly quality control on nuclear medicine equipment.
Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Satisfactory completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) and/or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree.
5 years full time or equivalent Nuclear Medicine experience.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) and/or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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