NI-Technologist, PET

J  o  b    D  e  s  c  r  i  p  t  i  o  n

JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/12/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-3272CL

Job Title:

NI-Technologist, PET

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs PET procedures and produces images for interpretation by and ad the direction of a physician or licensed practitioner utilizing radionuclies.  Provides appropriate patient care and exercises professional judgment ensuring successfully completion of procedure.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•

Greets patients and explains procedures answering any questions or minimizing fears regarding procedure or radiation exposure and provides education to obtain desired results and gain cooperation. Collaboratively works with scheduling to coordinate examination or procedures.

•

Properly positions and provides appropriate protection for patients following established procedures and respecting patient ability and comfort. Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging and associated equipment to successfully perform procedure following state statute(s) and institutional policy.

•

Prepares, calculates, identifies and administer radiopharmaceuticals and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner following stat statue(s) and institutional policy.

Includes accessing and de-accessing an implanted vascular port. This includes, but is not limited to, the verification of port type(i.e. power port for injection with use of a power injector).

•

Evaluates images and data for technical quality assuring proper identification is recorded.

•

Provides clinical instruction and evaluation for students or other health care professionals as required.

•

Monitors supplies and equipment and performs quality control checks reporting malfunctions to proper resource and maintaining records in compliance with state and regulatory requirements. Participates in regulatory inspections assuring that department requirements are met and deficiencies are corrected.

•

Utilizes multiple computer systems to maintain patient financial and demographic information. Maintains confidentiality of position acquired information. Archives image data.

•

Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

X

Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Completed an accredited nuclear medicine technology program, a recognized military nuclear medicine technology training program, or possess two years of related clinical experience in a military setting.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

Active nuclear medicine accreditation from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Division of Nuclear Safety and current certification and current registration or registry eligible form the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

•

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

•

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

•

Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

☐

Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

☐

Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

☒

Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

☐

Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

☐

Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.