Lead PET Tech - PET - Kettering - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on performing diagnostic PET procedures and managing operations within a leading healthcare system. With a commitment to high-quality care, you will utilize advanced technology to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers an opportunity to mentor staff and contribute to a culture of excellence in healthcare. If you're passionate about transforming patient experiences and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in nuclear medicine or PET.
• Knowledge of KH policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET procedures using advanced scanning technology.
• Manage daily operations and provide technical mentorship to staff.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET Scanning

Healthcare Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Tools

PET/CT Scanner

Radiation Detection Equipment

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the healthcare experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of healthcare professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio, and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds).

Responsibilities & Requirements

Essential Functions

Performs diagnostic PET procedures using positron-emitting radionuclides and operating sensitive radiation detection equipment (PET or PET/CT scanner). This individual performs PET or hybrid PET/CT scanning procedures in the Positron Emission Tomography section for the Kettering Health Network. Knowledge of nuclear medicine and PET, basic healthcare leadership, KH policies and procedures. Management and supervision of daily operations, technology used in nuclear medicine and PET. Regulatory compliance for RAM, IAC, and ACHA. Technical mentorship of staff in alignment with hospital KRAs, managing busy daily schedules, and providing support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associates Degree required; Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years nuclear medicine/PET experience.
• Required Licenses: Registered or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT(N)) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Ohio license to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Successful completion of the NMTCB-PET exam and maintenance of certification in PET specialty by retaking the exam every 7 years, as per NMTCB requirements.