PET Technologist Lead - Radiation Operations

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location Radiation Operations, The Kirklin Clinic

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To perform 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, to perform 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.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiological Technology required. Two (2) years experience in general nuclear medicine or CT preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)) by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) OR CNMT Registered graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiological Technology required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

TRAITS & SKILLS:  Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.