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  Job Title: PET Technologist

LOCATION: Imaging Center - Northern Heights

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

Hours: Flexible, As Needed

SCHEDULE: Monday-Fridays, Days/Evenings as needed

SUMMARY

Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, records all data on appropriate computerized information system.

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certification program required.

• Two (2) years of experience preferred

• ARRT and/or NMTCB Certification within three (3) months of hire

• Certificate of Registration as a Radiologic Technologist limited to the practice of Nuclear Medicine within six (6) months of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Establishes safe and secure environment for patients.• Performs PET/CT scans and administers related radiopharmaceuticals • Performs Glucometer QC and patient blood glucose testing • Obtains urine pregnancy test on appropriate patient population • Maintains Hot Lab and Hot Lab information system.• Operates Rb-82 Infusion Cart System for quality control and dose administration for Cardiac PET imaging• Ensures that Nuclear and related CT imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.

Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of certificate program from the accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or obtained within 3 months of hire.• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) Certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire. • NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine required or must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.• BLS/CPR

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in PET or in general nuclear medicine.• Strong computer and interpersonal/communication skills• Maintains required CE credits• Maintains annual glucometer use competency• Maintains annual urine pregnancy test competency • Maintains annual Rb-82 generator competency

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$39.00 - $53.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.