PET Technologist at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Posted in Other 14 days ago.

$39.00 - $53.00 per hour




Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.



  • Pension Plan

  • Retirement Plan

  • Advancement Opportunities

  • Employee Discounts


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



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.



PAY RANGE: $39.00 - $53.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. 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/Veteran
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