PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Requirements

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction of a physician
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures.
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401-K match
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance