PET Radiographer

PET Radiographer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Job Purpose

• The PET Radiographer will be responsible for performing high-quality Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and PET/CT imaging procedures. The role holder will operate advanced imaging technology, ensure patient safety and comfort, and adhere to strict radiation safety protocols. This role requires a high degree of technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent patient care skills, contributing directly to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Clinical Imaging & Operations
• Perform PET and PET/CT scans proficiently and safely, following established clinical protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform basic troubleshooting on PET/CT scanners and associated equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients as prescribed, adhering to aseptic techniques and radiation safety measures.
• Patient Care & Management
• Provide clear instructions and compassionate care to patients before, during, and after imaging procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and manage any adverse reactions or claustrophobia effectively.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and dignity are maintained at all times.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Conduct daily quality control tests on the PET/CT scanner and dose calibrators.
• Participate in the department's quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure all practices comply with radiation safety regulations set by the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and internal AMCE policies.
• Radiation Safety
• Adhere to principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Utilize personal dosimetry and protective equipment correctly.
• Safely handle and store radioactive materials and manage radioactive waste according to protocols.
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with Cyclotron Medical Physicists, Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Accurately annotate images and maintain detailed patient records in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Communicate preliminary findings or technical issues to the relevant clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Radiography, Medical Imaging, or a related field.

• Possession of a valid practicing license.

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Nuclear Medicine or PET/CT imaging is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of cross-sectional anatomy, radiopharmacy, and radiation physics.

• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and adhering to clinical governance standards.

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in Radiography.

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in operating PET/CT or Nuclear Medicine imaging systems.

• Proven experience in the safe handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

• Must have skills

• PET

• CT imagining

• Medical Imaging