PET/CT Technologist

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $101,791.00 - $120,000.00

Position Summary

Under the direction of an authorized user, the PET/CT Technologist is responsible for the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to generate fusion images for diagnostic and research purposes.

Responsibilities

The PET/CT Technologist will review the patient's medical history to understand the patient's illness and pending diagnostic procedure; instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure; and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.

Administrative functions may include supervising other technologists, students, and other personnel; participating in procuring supplies and equipment; documenting laboratory operations; participating in radiation safety protocols and taking an active role in radiation reduction programs; participating in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies; participating in departmental quality assurance or quality improvement projects; and participating in scheduling patient examinations.

• Must be able to produce high quality diagnostic and research imaging with little supervision.
• Must provide patient care, perform instrumentation and quality control, possess knowledge of radiation safety
• Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform injection procedures.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers and medical charting systems.
• Capable of a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to interact with patients, University personnel and customers in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Responsible for the following and adhering to Joint Commission Quality Standards which includes, but is not limited to: CPR, immunizations, training, and Infection Control.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (N).
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (CT) or N.M.T.C.B. (CT).
• Must possess active New York State licenses in Nuclear Medicine https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
• Prefer active New York State licenses in Radiography https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/
  
• Prefer experience with Computed Tomography (CT).

Other Requirements

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  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  
  
  
  
  • Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.
  • Climbs stairs to enter mobile unit and tractor.
  • Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground weighing up to 55 pounds.
  • Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.
  • Frequently lifts weight of up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts weights of up to 75 pounds.
  • May transfer patients weighing up to 350 pounds with a variety of assistance from other staff or equipment.
  • Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
  • May need to push/pull objects with force of up to 72 pounds.
  • Must possess good balance.
  
  
  
  
  

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