Nuclear Medicine / PET Technologist
$89,627–$138,258 year
On-siteProvo, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT exams on patients using specialized equipment while ensuring proper patient identification, order verification, and exam preparation. Review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, adhering to radiation safety guidelines and NRC regulations. Complete studies within acceptable time limits, assist students and radiologic technologists in protocols and positioning, and provide patient education and comfort. Maintain accurate records of procedures and adverse reactions, follow coding and QC programs, and operate equipment and information systems to ensure high-quality imaging. Participate in a rotating call schedule and work 4 x 10-hour shifts supporting the Cardiac and Oncology PET programs at Utah Valley Hospital.
Required Qualifications
- Current License in state of practice.
- Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- IV certification for healthcare providers.
- One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.
- Call participation is required.
- Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
- Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
- Follow regulations of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Division of Radiation Control, and any other regulatory agencies governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
- Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
- Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
- Keeps accurate records (required by Licensing State and Joint Commission) of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
- Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Radiation Safety | Radioactive Material Handling
- Documentation | Recordkeeping
- Equipment Operation | Electronic Imaging
- Safety Protocols | Contrast Protocols
- Image Evaluation
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Independent Work | Task Prioritization
- Teamwork | Effective Communication
- Clean Environment
Desired Qualifications
- One year of clinical PET/CT experience.
- Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited institution.
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