PET/CT Technologist
New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

PET/CT Technologist

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of PET and with the clinical supervision of the reading physician, the technologist performs PET imaging on patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness.

Required Qualifications:
 

• Must be able to start peripheral IV access lines.
• Must be able to perform injection procedures including manual unit doses and dose delivery systems (such as Medrad Intego).
• Operating knowledge of personal computers, camera and processing workstations, medical charting systems, PACS, and RIS.
• Capable of a flexible work schedule, with possibility of working more than 8-hour days as the schedule requires.
• Must be able to interact with attending, resident, and fellow personnel in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must be able to produce high-quality special imaging with little supervision.
• Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment including training personnel.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in all relevant areas.
• Responsible for adhering to SNMMI Quality Standards, including CPR, Infection Control, and Imaging with the association of Anesthesia.
• Must be able to process all PET CT Imaging including Axial Fusion processing and Myeloma Kidney Standard Cut and Coronal Cut.
• Must be able to perform quality assurance on PET cameras for X-ray, PET, and monthly constancy.
• Must be able to perform QC on dose calibrators (Intego, AtomLab 500) and wipe counter.

Required Education:
 

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
 

• Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Tech (NMT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology (N).
• Must possess an active license from the State of New York Department of Health (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License – Diagnostic with Injection Registered).
• Must possess an active CT certification to perform diagnostic CT and perform PET - CT fusion imaging (ARRT - Computed Tomography (CT)).
• Maintains active Nuclear Medicine, CT licenses, and BLS.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education.