Nuclear Medicine/PET Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement : To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Position Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals, or radiation, to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician. Supervises PET Tech Assistants. Performs job duties and responsibilities in compliance with company policies and procedures. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculates, measures and records radioactive doses (radiopharmaceuticals) received, used and disposed of In-House in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals agents in patients’ bodies using a PET/CT scanner to produce digital/computer-generated images.
• Follows exam protocols designed for administration of exams following ALARA principles.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides assistance during test procedures.
• Gathers information on patient illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
• Produce and formats digital images for interpretation by a physician.
• Receives radioactive materials delivered from pharmacy.
• Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures and ALARA principles.
• Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals while adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Measures radioactivity of patient or radiopharmaceuticals using PET Scanners, Geiger-Muller survey meters, well counters, scintillation probes, and other laboratory equipment.
• Wears appropriate radioactive monitoring devices in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance for record keeping for maintaining RAM license.
• Maintains compliance for record keeping and testing for maintaining ACR accreditation.
• Trains and supervises PET department assistants to support ALARA principles.
• Assists with PET Technologist assistant’s tasks when appropriate.
• Accurately processes exam results generated by a certified radiologist.

• Must be able to type and work on a computer.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator, or physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Dual CT Certified preferred, but not required.

• Ability to use office equipment and computer.

• Knowledge of Medical Office operations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Internet

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ARRT or CNMT certification.
• Arizona State License.