PET Technologist
Little River, SC
Access Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days

PET Technologist - McLeod Regional Medical Center, Little River, South Carolina

Facility: McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hospital System: McLeod Health
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in line with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Perform technical procedures involving radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
• Greet and properly identify patients, verify orders, complete patient history, assist with attire, position patients correctly, and explain procedures.
• Perform venipuncture using aseptic technique and inject radiopharmaceuticals per protocol.
• Select appropriate technical factors based on patient body habitus, pathology, and body parts.
• Process images ensuring they are of interpretable quality.
• Pursue continuing education and professionalism through programs and in-services.
• Comply with all McLeod Health and PET CT department policies and procedures.
• Deliver the highest quality of care and service to all patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• License/Certificate Verification: State-specific registry license or certificate required.
• ARRT or NMTCB Certification: Required.
• Driver's License/State ID: Valid and up to date.
• Social Security Card: Required.
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with specific timing guidelines.
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required September through April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Drug Screening: 10 panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
• Criminal Background Check: Comprehensive check including county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification within 60 days of start.
• Employment Verification: 5 years of employment history required.
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.
• Other Health Requirements: Fit test, COVID-19 vaccine (optional), COVID test (optional), annual TB questionnaire (optional), annual negative PPD (optional), positive PPD with negative chest x-ray if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Continuing education and professionalism are emphasized.
• Compliance with all facility policies and procedures is mandatory.
• High-quality patient care and service delivery are expected at all times.