Lead PET Tech - PET - Kettering - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Kettering, Town of Orchard Park (OH, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing diagnostic PET procedures and managing daily operations within a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear medicine, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while providing mentorship to staff. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming healthcare and making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nuclear medicine/PET experience required.
• Registered or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through ARRT(N) or NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET procedures using sensitive radiation detection equipment.
• Manage daily operations and ensure regulatory compliance for nuclear medicine.

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 health care 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 health care 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).
• Performs PET or hybrid PET/CT scanning procedures in the Positron Emission Tomography section for the Kettering Health Network.
• Possesses knowledge of nuclear medicine and PET, basic healthcare leadership, and KH policies and procedures.
• Manages and supervises daily operations, technology used in NM and PET, and ensures regulatory compliance for RAM, IAC, and AHC.
• Provides technical mentorship to staff in alignment with hospital KRAs, manages busy daily schedules, and ensures quality and safety standards are met.

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. Must have passed the NMTCB-PET exam and remain certified in PET specialty by retaking the exam every 7 years as per NMTCB requirements.