PET/Nuclear Medical Technologist - Imaging Services

PET/Nuclear Medical Technologist - Imaging Services

Kingman, AZ, United States and 1 more

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Exceptional Colleagues
  • Join us and you’ll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full‑time employees
  • As a not‑for‑profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • So much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
• Selects the most appropriate and cost‑effective action plan after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition.
• Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.
• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media or radioactive isotopes.
• Performs venipuncture, IV patency and maintenance according to established guidelines.
• Administers radioactive materials and or contrast agents according to established guidelines.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions and reports immediately to supervisor.
• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested. Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Documents patient and exam occurrences in PACS/RIS to include exam start complete times.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to include knowledge and abilities in basic and complex diagnostic NM and PET procedures.
• Abilities and knowledge in managing a patient care environment with increased exposure to infectious diseases, carcinogens and radiation.
• Knowledge of Computerized Tomography imaging procedures and technology to include knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of CT equipment.

Education

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Certification/Licensure

• Current registration and licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).
• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (NM) or Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferences

• Education preferred from an accredited program for Nuclear Medicine Technology via ARRT or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist via NMTCB

Work Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and apply theory to practice skills.
• Standing and walking for periods of 2 hours or longer.
• Possible exposure to blood product and radiation.
• Lifting equipment up to 50lbs, and pushing equipment up to 150lbs and assisting with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300lbs
• Concentration, visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.