PET / CT TECH

Radiology Associates leads the Eastern Central Florida area in patient care and medical imaging. Whether you are just beginning, or continuing your healthcare career path we foster a purposeful, fast-paced work environment that is highly rewarding.

Radiology Associates is a full-service medical imaging company. We offer a positive work environment with competitive pay and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and so much more!

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career opportunity with Radiology Associates.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Center Manager, monthly QC reporting reviewed with Lead Technologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.
• Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT and PET/CT images.
• Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination.
• Maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Maintain records of order, including therapy procedures, receipt and disposal of all radioactive material in the department.
• Provide instruction and technical guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist in training new employees.
• Request and coordinate all necessary patient information including medical chart, charge slips for all exams.
• Perform quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis including daily/weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required.
• Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination.
• Ensure compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements.
• To include other duties deemed necessary by Center Manager.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year in nuclear medicine preferred. Completion of 16 hours of training in PET/CT, as required by the State of Florida.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE: Licensed by State of Florida and ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification. BLS Certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Nuclear medicine technology technical principles and procedures.
• Quality care standards for nuclear medicine.
• Anatomy (cross-sectional) and physiology.
• Radiation safety and protection requirements for staff, patients and visitors.

• IV placement and management skills.
• Ability to use computer and network systems for processing and submitting images for interpretation by radiologist.
• Emergency response: knowledge of AED function, crash cart location and oxygen tank usage. Ability to respond to allergic reactions or untoward medical event with calm demeanor and proficiency.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a cooperative nature within and outside department with staff, patients and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires full body motion. Must be able to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires positioning of patients. Requires 20/20 correctable vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical office, exam and treatment rooms. Exposure to radiation and communicable diseases. Work location may be variable.

**EEO, Drug-free, tobacco-free workplace