Nuc Med Tech / PET Tech - 259784

Medix™; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a qualified PET/CT Technologist to join our mobile imaging unit servicing the Gainesville, VA area. The role involves screening patients, preparing them for PET/CT exams, and performing routine and advanced imaging procedures with minimal supervision.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks starting November 30, with a 4x10 schedule, Monday through Friday, days only. Candidates must hold NMTCB or ARRT certification, a Virginia radiologic technologist license, CPR, and at least 3 years

Qualifications

• Must have NMTCB or ARRT certification.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiography.
• Virginia State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Current CPR certification.
• 3+ years of experience with PET/CT procedures independently.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients before exams using two identifiers.
• Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging and maintain communication during the procedure.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging with minimal supervision.
• Adjust PET/CT scan parameters and apply dose reduction techniques as needed.
• Alternate daily duties on the mobile unit between scanning and injections to manage exposure.

Skills

NMTCB or ARRT

CPR certification

3+ years PET/CT experience

Virginia license

Education

AMA-approved school of radiography

Tools

Siemens Biograph Trinion

Job description

Facility: Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center / Mobile Imaging Unit

Compensation:

• $2,955/week (based on 40 hours)

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 11/30

Shift/Schedule:

• 4x10 Monday through Friday, days only (no weekends, evenings, or holidays)
• Current schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Screen patients before exams for any precautions or contraindications using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning patients appropriately while providing continuous support and communication throughout the procedure.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated body portions for diagnostic and treatment purposes with minimal supervision or repeat scans.
• Adjust PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques appropriately.
• Alternate daily duties between technologists on the mobile unit (e.g., one focuses on scanning while the other handles injections/IVs to manage radiation exposure).

Required Skills:

• NMTCB or ARRT
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiography.
• Virginia State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• 3+ years of experience with training sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently.

Preferred Skills:

• ARRT certification in CT.
• NMTCB PET Specialty certification.
• Siemens equipment/software experience (specifically Siemens Biograph Trinion digital mobile PET-CT platform).