PET Technologist

Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: Utica
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryPET Technologists with MVHS will be responsible for utilizing imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals to help scan and evaluate -our patients at the Faxton Campus. Under the direction of a qualified physician, you will be performing a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of Nuclear Medicine for the diagnosis of disease. Our PET Techs are a vital part of our imaging team and will work directly with providers to ensure quality patient outcomes. - -Core Job Responsibilities

• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment to perform high quality exams and procedures.
• Follows established guidelines in accordance with NYS DOH (New York State Department of Health) and ACR (American College of Radiology) standards.
• Transports, transfers, and positions properly for exams.
• Provides radiation protection in compliance with prescribed safety standards.
• Orders, receives, disposes of radioisotopes safely .
• Review and complete exams in PACS
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills and patient care technologies, information systems and communication devices that support safe clinical practices.
• Obtain thorough health history and complete all documentation as required
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly quality control on nuclear medicine equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.Education/Experience RequirementsREQUIRED:
  • Satisfactory completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
  • NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) and/or ARRT - (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) -PREFERRED:
    • Associate's Degree
    • 5 years full-time or equivalent Nuclear Medicine experienceLicensure/Certification RequirementsDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendorJob DetailsReq Id -89007 -
      Department -PET SCAN -
      Shift Days
      Shift Hours Worked -7.50
      FTE 1 -
      Work Schedule -GENERAL UNION L/T 03
      Employee Status A1 - Full-Time -
      Union 02 - LPN/TECH UNION
      Pay Range $32 - $47 Hourly#GP01

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