Job Description:
As a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Posting Specifics
Shift Details : Full-time (36 hours)
Unit/Location: Good Samaritan Hospital
Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.
Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our Imaging service line, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.
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As a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Tec h at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our imaging team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Essential Functions
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.
Skills
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
Minimum (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.
Demonstrated IV Competency.
One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of clinical PET/CT experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues…