Nuclear Medicine / PET Technologist

AccessHealth; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AccessHealth in Utah seeks a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams with radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring accuracy and patient safety. You will operate specialized equipment, follow protocols, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality studies.

Requirements include active state licensure, ARRT or NMTCB certification, BLS/IV certifications, and 1+ year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Current state license is required.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification is required.
• BLS and IV certifications are required.
• At least one year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Verifying patient identity and preparing patients for exams.
• Executing exams per protocols and reviewing image quality.
• Adhering to radiation safety regulations and documenting procedures.
• Providing patient education and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Skills

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiation safety

Equipment operation

Image evaluation

Anatomy

Emergency response

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

As a Nuclear Medicine-PET/CT Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging exams using specialized equipment, working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate results.

Key responsibilities

• maintaining competency in clinical and technical functions
• verifying patient identity
• preparing patients
• executing exams per protocols
• reviewing image quality
• adhering to radiation safety regulations
• documenting procedures
• providing patient education.

Essential skills

• expertise in radiopharmaceuticals
• radiation safety
• equipment operation
• image evaluation
• anatomy
• emergency response
• teamwork
• communication.

Qualifications

current state license, ARRT or NMTCB certification, BLS and IV certifications, and at least one year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience. Preferred qualifications include PET/CT experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Physical demands

• ability to read labels
• operate equipment
• lift and transfer patients
• stand for extended periods
• navigate busy environments.

Location & Compensation

based in Utah, with an hourly rate ranging from $43.09 to $66.47, including a comprehensive benefits package.