PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in allied health
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State License BLS/CPR
• Nuclear Technologist
• Nuclear medicine hot lab, radiation safety, nuclear medicine isotopes and tracking
• Experience in a related field, NM Registered
• Experience in a related field

Job Overview

Under the direction of the radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the PET/Nuclear Medicine technologist is responsible for utilizing unsealed radionuclides and radiation detection equipment to perform quality diagnostic studies, administer therapeutic treatments, and perform PET/CT studies. Technologists are responsible for the performance of high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper technique with established protocols. This position utilizes independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis. This position demonstrates competencies in identification of pathology, patient positioning, injections, IV access, and new protocols. This position is responsible for orienting new staff, troubleshooting equipment, patient and public safety, maintaining accurate records, assisting in student education, proper use and care of the equipment, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complies with infection prevention procedures, and performs other duties as required. This position will adhere to strict radiation safety practices as described in the Department of Radiology Radiation Safety Manual, as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the state of Ohio Department of Health Radioactive Materials Section, will also adhere to department protocols for patient education, safety, quality control, documentation and equipment care. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements of the registry and the state of Ohio. This position adheres to the Practice Standards as defined by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. The PET/CT Technologist must meet all NM Technologist criteria including the training of new team members. To maintain PET/CT tech level, the technologist must be a department expert as determined by the supervisor/manager in PET/CT and one of the following engagement criteria - ACR point person, Department SOAR champion, new hire ambassador, department safety champion, patient experience committee member, peer interviewer. The PET/CT tech status will be evaluated annually by the supervisor and approved by the manager and director of Imaging.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participates in training and mentoring of new employees and students.
• Use principles of service excellence in interactions with peers as well as customers.
• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's.
• Selects proper imaging protocols, parameters based on clinical history and follows departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department.
• Organizes their workflow, work area and makes sure all work is complete before submitting it.
• Completes tasks initiated.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Demonstrates proficiency and reliability in the performance and assessment of required daily quality control procedures on all equipment prior to use.
• Recognizes the need for corrective action and notifies Lead Tech.
• Performs in compliance with the governing standards for Nuclear Med/PET as defined in the hospital department manuals, State of Ohio and NRC regulations.
• Accurately orders, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with these regulations.
• Orients new employees in regulations.
• Provides for patient, family and staff comfort, safety and care prior to, during and after a procedure.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and radioactive spills and takes appropriate action.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Reading - Consistently Sitting - Frequently Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve

• ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel

• ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect

• ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value

• ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage

• ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community