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WVU Medicine · 2 weeks ago

PET Tech

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

WVU Medicine is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services. They are seeking a PET Tech to perform a full range of Positron Emission Tomography procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

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Responsibilities

Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building

Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations

Performs a full range of PET procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients

Plans and performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures to produce medical images and information for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure

Maintains professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable)

Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with WVU Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies

Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanisms to ensure the performance of radiology services

Assesses patients needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly

Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program(s) as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program(s) protocol, policy and procedure

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine licenseARRTNMTCB certificationMedical Imaging ProgramBasic Life Support certificationPatient interaction skillsProficient computer skillsPrioritization skills

Required

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians, OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health, PA: No state license required, WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Ability to interact with patients, families and members of the Health Care team

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

Proficient computer skills

Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph

Stand and walk for prolonged periods

Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight

Carry items of up to 20 pounds

Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases

Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants

Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions

Exposure to electrical current

Exposure to high energy ionizing radiation

Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors

Preferred

Preferred diagnostic CT

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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