Research Nuclear Medicine Tech

Research 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 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.

Job Summary: 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 Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

1. Administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to patients by I.V. injection, inhalation or oral administration
2. Perform full range of PET dynamic and wholebody imaging procedures
3. Perform CT imaging as part of PET/CT procedure including fully diagnostic studies using of i.v. and oral contrast
4. Perform radioactive specimen processing
5. Perform study coordination of imaging and theranostic clinical trials
6. Perform preclinical imaging studies using small animal SPECT/CT and PET/MRI scanners.
7. Manage clinical trial protocols and performs image analysis to support tumor imaging response assessment in clinical trials.
8. Support the submission and reporting related to INDs of imaging radiopharmaceutials
9. Maintain compliance with radiation safety policies and documentation requirements for receipt, disposal, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
10. Explain procedures and research studies to the patients
11. Prepare the instrument sets and equipment, and assists the patient in positioning to obtain required diagnostic quality
12. Communicate patient status and information to the appropriate physician.
13. Identify and perform quality control measures for imaging devices, radiation survey meterst, dose calibrators, well counters, and gamma counters
14. Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies.
15. Verify scan quality and performs computer image and data processing including archiving and data transfer to research and clinical archives (e.g., PACS).
16. Calculate quantity of radiopharmaceutical activity and volume to be administered following prescribed procedures.
17. Assay specimens and prepares standards in scintillation counting systems, and performs calculations and documentation of results
18. 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 patient's status and provide care as described in the department's 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.

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

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40824B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01188 - HCI Molec Img Prog Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: DOE
Close Date: 3/18/2025
Open Until Filled:

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