PET/CT Technologist - Lowcountry Oncology Associates

The role

This person will perform diagnostic PET/CT and CT imaging procedures as directed by a physician. The role provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures in an outpatient private practice setting.

What you will do

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with SCDHEC requirements.
• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic radiotracer studies.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Move equipment into position and adjust controls to set exposure factors.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Wipe, survey, log, and properly dispose of radioactive materials.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Perform quality control and reports for Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Maintain radiation monitors and proper registration of radiology equipment.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to radiology.

Required qualifications

• SC Radiation Quality Standards Association License
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) registration
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• Training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently
• Minimum of one (1) years’ 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

About the company

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is a local cancer care team delivering high-quality, compassionate care in the greater Charleston area. The practice partners with OneOncology, a nationwide platform uniting premier independent specialty practices.