NM/PET CT Technologist, Registered

• Position Summary:

Provides highly skilled technical assistance in the performance of PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures. Responsibilities encompass all phases of operation including administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating highly technical equipment, data acquisition and image processing in a filmless environment.

Qualifications Education:

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiology

Technologists (ARRT) or be CNMT or CNMT eligible. Must be

certified by the state of Texas, Certified Medical Technologist (CMT).

Training and Experience:

• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• One year experience as a specialty technologist in a hospital environment is preferred. Demonstrated technical, verbal and teamwork skills required.

Job Knowledge Knowledge of principles and practices of nuclear medicine and PET/CT, quality improvement, communication and analytical skills required. This position requires initiative, independent judgment and ability to work closely with radiologists, technical staff and department management.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions Occasionally required to lift and position patients for procedures.

Possible exposure to infectious diseases and radiation.