PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist
This job posting is no longer active.
Apply now and our proprietary system will quickly have you in front of a live recruiter.
The Opportunity
Description
We're looking for a PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist, working in Healthcare Systems and Services industry in Berkeley, California, United States.Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.
Responsibilities:
- Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.
- Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.
- Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.
- Communicate effectively with patient and family. Prepare patient for procedure.
- Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.
- Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.
- Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.
- Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.
Our Client
Experience Required for Your Success
Minimum Requirements
- Certification Program - Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology school
- 1-year nuclear medicine experience
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
- ARRT (CT)
- CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered.
- SCRQSA License
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- ARRT in Radiology preferred
- Experience on Philips equipment preferred
- Spect/CT experience required
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
- Proficient computer skills (database)
- Data entry
- Mathematical skills
- Strong background in physics/chemistry
- Radiation Safety equipment
What Do You Think?
Does your experience reflect what it takes to be successful in this role? Do the work and challenges get you excited about what's possible?
