PET/CT Nuclear Med Tech

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. 

What we offer:

•  Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)
•  Daily Pay
•  Retirement savings account with employer match
•  Generous paid time off programs
•  Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• State of the art equipment
• Supportive team approach
• Unlimited CEUs

About the job:

Multimodality technologist performs diagnostic PET, CT, and Nuclear Medicine studies including administration of prescribed radiopharmaceuticals and contrast, patient positioning, and post processing. Responsible for quality control, record maintenance, and other components critical in the proper operation of imaging duties.

Performs all functions and operations of the PET/CT Scanner as well as the necessary quality control on equipment.  Responds to equipment failure. Selects the correct scanning exam protocols to produce exams consistent with diagnosis, symptoms and patient history. Produces images of high technical quality while keeping radiation doses as low as possible and causing little or no discomfort to the patient.   Handles quality assurance of all images for correct imaging windows. Assists Radiologists and/or radiation oncologist with therapeutic procedures. Performs CT Angiography of all vessels and exhibits competency utilizing the workstation for all advanced reconstructions. Supplies and handles medical emergency situations including reactions to contrast media. Completes histories for the Radiologist, and communicate to referring Physicians concerning the exams. Demonstrates master of IV sites and Creatinine using appropriate analyzer.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education:  Graduate of School of Radiology. Registration in American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Licensure:  Indiana Radiologic Technologist and Nuclear Medicine Technologist licenses.  CPR certification.

Experience:  Minimum of 2 years in routine diagnostic Radiography and 1 year current or recent experience in CT scanning.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.