PET Technologist

Job Description: Summary: Performs a variety of duties in preparing patients for PET procedures, to furnish diagnostic information. Operates PET/CT scanner to produce images and measures concentration of radioisotopes in specified body areas on patients ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Scan the patients—making proper settings on scanner and manipulates computers to process the studies.

Surveys the amount of radiation given off by certain radioactive material shipped to the department. Assays the radioactivity of newly arrived radiopharmaceuticals. Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for patients and performs IV injections of radiopharmaceuticals. Follows all state and NRC regulations pertaining to the field of PET/CT.

Follows ALARA regulations. Knows and performs Quality control on all equipment in accordance with accreditation and state license. The PET technologist will be of strong ethical character. They will adhere to the SNMT Clinical Performance Standards for technologists, to include the administration and monitoring of adjunctive medication(s) used during an in-vitro, diagnostic imaging, or therapeutic procedure.

Adjunctive medications are defined as those medications used to evoke a specific physiological or biochemical response Requirements: Must be ARRT registered in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine or certified by N.M.T.C.B. Two years experience as a registered/certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist is preferred. Work Requirements: Shift: Day On Call: No Weekends: No Travel Required: No Travel Shift Details: 9a-530p City/State: Kingsport, TN Location: Holston Valley Medical Center