What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) position at Health Marketing?
Role Summary
Perform nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures in a mobile healthcare setting. The position involves following physicians’ scanning instructions, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals (and contrast when appropriate), and conducting patient imaging using specialized imaging equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures in a mobile healthcare setting. The position involves following physicians’ scanning instructions, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals (and contrast when appropriate), and conducting patient imaging using specialized imaging equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret physicians’ scanning instructions and prepare patients accordingly.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast as indicated by the ordered protocol.
- Operate nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging systems to acquire diagnostic images.
- Follow radiation safety, infection control, and patient safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete required imaging records.
- Travel between mobile imaging locations while adhering to established safety standards.
- Competence in nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures.
- Ability to follow clinical protocols and physician orders precisely.
- Strong understanding of radiopharmaceutical handling and safety practices.
- Proficiency operating complex imaging equipment.
- Attention to detail for documentation and quality assurance.
- Comfort with mobile site travel and compliance with safety procedures.