PET​/CT Technologist

Overview

PET/CT Technologist role  PET/CT technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them y ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction, interpret physician orders/instructions, and select imaging parameters to produce high-quality PET/CT images/studies to aid diagnosis and treatment. They may work across multiple environments including freestanding outpatient centers, mobile coaches, or hospital-based facilities, providing imaging care at different access points.

• Ensure patient safety through pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and handling of radioactive materials/patients.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or PC staff.
• Troubleshoot the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine by NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies preferred.
• Ability to work at several locations; strong customer service and organizational/multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Local travel may be required.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required for all offers.

• Exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting patients on mobile units; exposure to radioactive isotopes and ionizing radiation; potential exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
• More than 50% of the time: sit/stand/walk; repetitive movements; see, speak and hear for patient communication.
• Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel, crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift non-ambulatory patients for transfer or examination.

Equal opportunity employer:
Akumin and its divisions encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or disability.