Advanced PET/CT Imaging Specialist

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC seeks a PET/CT Technologist to perform PET and CT imaging procedures with a strong focus on safety, compassion, and patient-centered care. The role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET/CT equipment, acquiring and processing diagnostically useful images, and maintaining meticulous documentation per protocols and radiation safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT Radiography certification, Nuclear Medicine certification, and CT

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology/Radiography program.
• Current ARRT certification/registration in Radiography.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine through ARRT(N) or NMTCB, as applicable.
• CT certification and/or documented clinical competency as required by applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Minimum of one year of PET/CT experience preferred, or completion of an approved PET/CT training program with appropriate clinical experience.
• Current state licensure as required.
• Strong technical, communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, educate, and safely position patients for PET/CT procedures, including verification of patient history, orders, and preparation requirements.
• Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and radiation safety standards.
• Perform PET/CT examinations, including patient positioning, image acquisition, processing, reconstruction, and quality evaluation.
• Operate PET/CT and related imaging equipment and perform required quality control procedures.
• Review images for technical quality and completeness and obtain additional imaging as directed by the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician.
• Accurately document patient, procedure, radiopharmaceutical, and imaging information in the RIS, PACS, EMR, and other designated systems.
• Monitor patients during procedures and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, follow safety and regulatory requirements, maintain professional competency, and perform duties within the scope of education, certification, and licensure.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient-care

Education

Radiologic Technology/Radiography program graduate

ARRT Radiography certification

Nuclear Medicine certification (ARRT(N) or NMTCB)

CT certification / clinical competency

Tools

PACS

RIS

EMR systems

PET/CT imaging equipment

Job description

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC seeks a PET/CT Technologist to perform PET and CT imaging procedures with a strong focus on safety, compassion, and patient-centered care. The role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET/CT equipment, acquiring and processing diagnostically useful images, and maintaining meticulous documentation per protocols and radiation safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT Radiography certification, Nuclear Medicine certification, and CT