Lead Cardiac PET-CT Technologist | Full-Time, Multi-Site

Stockton Cardiology Medical Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

10% annual employer contribution to 1

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Stockton Cardiology Medical Group is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to run our Cardiac PET-CT program across Stockton and Modesto. This full-time role offers above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a growing cardiology practice.

You will perform cardiac PET-CT imaging, manage radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure QC across sites. The ideal candidate has accredited NM training, CA NM certification, BLS, and PET experience; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
• Current California NM Technologist certificate (CDPH Radiologic Health Branch).
• BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of cardiac PET/PET-CT experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Punjabi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac PET-CT myocardial perfusion imaging (rest/stress) including CT attenuation correction.
• Prepare, assay and administer PET radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Operate and elute the Rb-82 generator.
• Perform daily dose calibrator, generator and PET-CT quality control checks.
• Assist with pharmacologic stress testing and IV starts.
• Process images and prepare studies for cardiologist interpretation.
• Maintain radiation safety and ALARA practices.
• Coordinate schedules and isotope orders between Stockton and Modesto sites.
• Support accreditation and payer documentation requirements.

Skills

PET-CT imaging

Nuclear medicine

Quality control

Radiation safety

Pharmacologic stress testing

Patient education

Education

Accredited NM program

Tools

Rb-82 generator

Cardiac PET processing software

CT Attenuation correction

SPECT experience

Job description

Stockton Cardiology Medical Group is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to run our Cardiac PET-CT program across Stockton and Modesto. This full-time role offers above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a growing cardiology practice.

You will perform cardiac PET-CT imaging, manage radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure QC across sites. The ideal candidate has accredited NM training, CA NM certification, BLS, and PET experience; bilingual skills are a plus.