The PET/CT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic PET/CT and CT Imaging procedures as directed by physician, to provide patient care essential to the performance of these procedures by performing the duties outlined below. 

Responsibilities 

• All Nuclear Medicine procedures are provided and performed in accordance with the requirements of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). 

• All individuals will properly prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic radiotracer studies utilizing a variety of equipment. 

• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. 

• Moves equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance. 

• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment in accordance with required calibration schedule. 

• All Radioactive materials received will be wiped, surveyed, logged, and properly disposed of in accordance with DHEC standard. 

• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. 

• Responsible for quality control and reports for Diagnostic Imaging Department. 

• Maintains radiation monitors and proper registration of radiology equipment. 

• Complies with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to radiology. 

• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment. 

• Orders and stocks all radiology supplies. 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community. 

Qualifications/Competencies 

• SC Radiation Quality Standards Association License and registered with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) 

• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography 

• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently 

• At least one (1) year experience in Diagnostic Imaging 

• Knowledge of Nuclear medicine procedures and protocols. 

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-Ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement. 

• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology. 

• Skill in positioning patients properly. 

• Skill in preparing and administering contrast materials. 

• Skill in identifying and correcting equipment problems. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.