PET Technologist

PET Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time w >1+ years' experience PET/Nuc med! *$15,000 sign on bonus for full-time w <1 years' experience or new grad.*

Relocation assistance is available! *

Our team of experienced technologists is doing cutting edge research studies, and our site is designated as a SNMMI Center of Excellence in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy. You will work directly with our nuclear medicine physicians and Dr. Osman, who is known worldwide for his research work. You will be cross trained in PET and Nuclear medicine which feature a Phillips Vereos Digital PET/CT and 3 Ge Cameras, 1 SPECT, 1 SPECT/CT and 1 CZT SPECT/CT that are 2 years old. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today

Call requirement PET no call

* Qualified external candidates only

Job Summary:

The PET technologist is responsible for performing all types of PET imaging, providing appropriate patient care for the exams, and administering radiopharmaceuticals specific for PET imaging.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

A. Performs PET procedures in accordance with the procedure manual.

B. Acquires images in accordance with the procedure manual.

C. Positions patients appropriately for the exam being performed.

D. Addresses any patient care issues that may affect the quality of the exam, and consults with the lead technologist and physicians as needed about such issues.

E. Processes the images at the conclusion of the acquisition to check for motion and other image quality issues.

F. Checks all images with the physician prior to the patient leaving the premises.

G. Archives images onto optical disk for future reference.

Draws and administers the correct radiopharmaceuticals to the patient I.V., oral, or inhaled.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two years preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Nuclear; BLS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in his job classification must also perform specific job responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Department:

4219000037 PET Scan

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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