PET Technologist - Radiologic Imaging (AM)
Position Overview Shifts: full-time AM Schedules: Monday - Friday, 7am - 5:30pm Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Description Performs positron emission Tomography/computerized axial Tomography (PET-CT) hybrid imaging, using a single device in a single diagnostic section, combining noninvasive, structural and metabolic assessment of the patient’s body. Under the direction of a radiologist/nuclear medicine physician, performs PET-CT at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical details. May be assigned a variety of other duties by department management to include, but not limited to quality control, patient escort services and participation in a variety of training, committee work and maintenance of ACR accreditation. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent required. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine, or certified by The Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine. Registry must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Preferred: Two years’ experience in general Nuclear Medicine or CT. Ability to demonstrate some cross-section anatomy and handling radioactive tracer in a safe manor is desired. Required: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine, or certified by The Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine. Registry must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Preferred: Advanced certification in CT and PET. Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
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