Job Information
Mohawk Valley Health System PET Technologist-Full Time-days in UTICA, New York
PET Technologist-Full Time-days
Department: PET SCAN
Job Summary
Under the direction of a qualified physician performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of Nuclear Medicine for the diagnosis of disease.
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 Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Satisfactory completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) and/or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate's Degree
• 5 years full time or equivalent Nuclear Medicine experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements
NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) and/or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
Disclaimer
Qualified 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 vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 90739
Department PET SCAN
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule CWAT
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range 32.96 47.79 Hourly