Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Job Description Summary

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET performs diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, and the computer interactions related with these studies. Uses sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation. Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledgeable in IV placement to avoid extravasations of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs computer processing and image enhancement. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Provides excellent patient care. Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Completion of a formal two-year allied health AMA approved school or completion of formal nuclear medicine program. Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) with a B.S. or B.A. preferred. Should have acquired skills from CAHEA approved program and preferably, one- or two-years’ experience in a similar position. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004798 ORBG - PET

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Work Shift

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET performs diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, and the computer interactions related with these studies. Uses sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation. Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledgeable in IV placement to avoid extravasations of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs computer processing and image enhancement. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Provides excellent patient care. Demonstrates excellent customer service. 

Completion of a formal two-year allied health AMA approved school or completion of formal nuclear medicine program. Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) with a B.S. or B.A. preferred. Should have acquired skills from CAHEA approved program and preferably, one- or two-years’ experience in a similar position. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training. 
 

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology Work Experience: 0-2 years of radiologic experience. Required License Certification and Registration: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (CT) within 12 months of hire, and licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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