PS Nuclear Medicine Tech
Job Summary
This position performs diagnostic PET procedures to support high-quality patient care and accurate clinical decision-making. The technologist adheres strictly to all radiation safety policies, regulatory standards, and institutional protocols to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and themselves. Serving as a liaison between the patient and physician, this role guides patients through the imaging process, provides education and reassurance, and facilitates effective communication within the care team. The technologist may be required to access and administer medications, including radiopharmaceuticals, within their scope of practice and in accordance with state law and organizational policies. This position supports both clinical and research imaging, requiring strong attention to detail, adherence to study protocols, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Radiopharmaceutical Preparation & Administration
- Administers radiopharmaceuticals by IV injection or oral administration following established protocols and state regulations.
- Calculates required radiopharmaceutical activity and volume according to prescribed procedures.
- Assays radiopharmaceutical doses, prepares standards in scintillation counting systems, performs required calculations, and documents results.
- Maintains full compliance with radiation safety policies, including documentation for the receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
Clinical & Research Imaging
- Performs clinical and research PET imaging procedures, including breast imaging research, according to protocol and physician orders.
- Prepares equipment and instrument sets for imaging procedures.
- Positions patients accurately to achieve high quality, diagnostic grade images.
- Verifies scan quality and performs computer-based image and data processing.
- Optimizes imaging techniques and uses appropriate judgment to maximize image quality.
Patient Care & Communication
- Explains imaging procedures to patients, ensuring understanding and reducing anxiety.
- Monitors and communicates patient status to the appropriate physician or care team.
- Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, communicating special needs, clinical changes, or procedure requirements.
Equipment Operation & Quality Control
- Performs and documents quality control checks on imaging systems, dose calibrators, radiation detectors, and safety monitors.
- Identifies equipment issues and reports findings promptly to ensure ongoing performance and radiation safety compliance.
Laboratory & Operational Support
- Assists in maintaining laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies and restocking as needed.
- Ensures proper care, cleanliness, and maintenance of imaging equipment and work areas.
- Functions independently and collaborates effectively with coworkers, coordinating patient needs and procedure workflow with physicians and other clinical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a R.T. (CT) (ARRT).
- Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a R.T. (CT) (ARRT) is required within one year of hire date.
One of the following:
- Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N)(ARRT).
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