PS Nuclear Medicine Tech

Job Summary
The Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging CQCI at the University of Utah is seeking applicants for Research Nuclear MedicineTechnologist. This position will support an expanding radiotheranostics program at the Center for Quantitiative Cancer Imaging that includes 2 cGMP cyclotron/radiochemistry laboratories 2 stateoftheart digital PET /CT scanners 1 full ring digital CZT SPECT /CT scanner and a preclinical imaging laboratory that includes small animal SPECT /CT and PET / MRI . This will be a fulltime hourly position at 40 hours a week. The typical work schedule is 74 MON FRI but there may be occasions when work is needed beyond the normal schedule including the rare possibility of weekends. This also includes the possibility of work to support clinical activities during University of Utah academic closure days. Performs clinical and research diagnostic imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to assist the nuclear medicine physicians radiologists and scientists in the Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging CQCI while adhering to all radiation safety policies and functioning as a liaison between the patient and physician. Perform study coordination to support imaging clinical trials. Perform image processing and analysis to support imaging response assessment in therapeutic clinical trials. Perform preclinical imaging studies in compliance with AAALAC IACUC and other regulatory requirements. Support all research activities and services CQCI . NMTCB CNMT and/or PET and ARRT RT certification; and a Basic Life Support Provider card or are required within one month of hire. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention care and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho Montana Nevada Utah and Wyoming with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research prevention clinical care community engagement/outreach training administration or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institutes mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to patients by I.V. injection inhalation or oral administration Perform full range of PET dynamic and wholebody imaging procedures Perform CT imaging as part of PET /CT procedure including fully diagnostic studies using of i.v. and oral contrast Perform radioactive specimen processing Perform study coordination of imaging and theranostic clinical trials Perform preclinical imaging studies using small animal SPECT /CT and PET / MRI scanners. Manage clinical trial protocols and performs image analysis to support tumor imaging response assessment in clinical trials. Support the submission and reporting related to INDs of imaging radiopharmaceutials Maintain compliance with radiation safety policies and documentation requirements for receipt disposal and administration of radiopharmaceuticals Explain procedures and research studies to the patients Prepare the instrument sets and equipment and assists the patient in positioning to obtain required diagnostic quality Communicate patient status and information to the appropriate physician. Identify and perform quality control measures for imaging devices radiation survey meterst dose calibrators well counters and gamma counters Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies. Verify scan quality and performs computer image and data processing including archiving and data transfer to research and clinical archives (e.g. PACS . Calculate quantity of radiopharmaceutical activity and volume to be administered following prescribed procedures. Assay specimens and prepares standards in scintillation counting systems and performs calculations and documentation of results Schedule patients for PET /CT exams Comments: The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah. Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists ARRT as a R.T. (CT) ARRT . One of the following Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification. Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB or ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N) ARRT . Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations. Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists ARRT as a R.T. (CT) ARRT is required within one year of hire date.