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Job Summary The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging (CQCI) at the University of Utah is seeking applicants for Research Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This position will support an expanding radiotheranostics program at the Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging that includes 2 cGMP cyclotron/radiochemistry laboratories, 2 state-of-the-art 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 full-time, hourly position at 40 hours a week. The typical work schedule is 7-4, 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.
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 perform image analysis to support tumor imaging response assessment in clinical trials. Support the submission and reporting related to INDs of imaging radiopharmaceuticals 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 assist 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 meters, dose calibrators, well counters, and gamma counters Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies. Verify scan quality and perform 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 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.
Preferences Experience in performing research imaging studies and study coordination in clinical trials Knowledge of current imaging response assessment criteria used in cancer clinical trials. Prior experience of preclinical imaging is a plus Experience in performing PET and CT imaging and related image processing Experience in theranostic studies including the administration of Lu-177, Ac-225 and other beta and alpha emitters Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety and radiopharmaceutical administration to perform patient imaging examinations Knowledge of anatomy and interpretation of cross-sectional imaging with CT and MRI Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills 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.
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