PET Technologist Job Description
The following is a full job description for PET Technologist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for PET Technologist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that PET Technologist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Mammography Technologist, Cytogenetic Technologist, Control & Instrument Technologist, Interventional Radiological Technologist, Chief Ultrasound Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Chief Radiologic Technologist, Chief MRI Technologist, Medical Technologist (ASCP)
Requirements and Responsibilities For PET Technologist
Responsible for operating Positron Emission Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses. Requires registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) or The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.). May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: PET/CT Technologist, Positron Emission Tomography Technologist
Similar Jobs:  Mammography Technologist, Cytogenetic Technologist, Control & Instrument Technologist, Interventional Radiological Technologist, Chief Ultrasound Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Chief Radiologic Technologist, Chief MRI Technologist, Medical Technologist (ASCP)
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Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
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