Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist, with bonus

Cardinal Health; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a PET/CT Technologist for the PET Imaging of Sugar Land center in Sugar Land, TX. The incumbent will inject radiopharmaceuticals, perform scans, and secure accurate data for PACS and patient records.

Required CNMT/NMTCB or ARRT nuclear medicine certification, BLS, and PET imaging experience; CT imaging and GE PET/CT familiarity are preferred. Competitive hourly pay and sign-on bonus accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified CNMT/NMTCB or ARRT with nuclear medicine certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• PET imaging experience is highly preferred.
• CT imaging experience is preferred.
• Experience with GE PET/CT camera is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them through the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify scan orders 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to PACS.
• Archive and verify data to PACS and DVDs daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC on scanning equipment and facilitate repairs as needed.
• Perform QA on all equipment and maintain QA and patient logs.
• Educate physicians on PET/CT and develop marketing strategies with Clinical Educators.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

BLS certification

PET imaging experience

CT imaging experience

GE PET/CT camera experience

Job description

This Position Is Located At PET Imaging of Sugar Land

17320 W Grand Parkway S, Suite A Sugar Land, TX 77479

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for this role!

Diagnostic Imaging uses advanced technology to create images of internal body structures, helping to assess clinical conditions and support diagnosis and treatment. This includes procedures like MRI, ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans.

The PET/CT Technologist is critical to the overall performance and efficiency of PET Imaging of Sugar Land. This position interacts with all of the various facets of the company, its patients, all center team members and Physician Offices. Previous PET experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to PACS.
• Compare scan order/scan/clinical for veracity, accuracy, and data thoroughness.
• Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
• Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators
• Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
• Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Correctly, legibly, and accurately scan data into document imaging software (RIS) – Charge Out Process
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology or Certification Board (NMTCB) or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current BLS certification
• PET imaging experience, highly preferred
• CT imaging experience, preferred
• Experience with GE PET/CT camera, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated hourly range:

$46.40 per hour - $72.82 per hour

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:

1/4/2027

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.