Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Cardiac PET-CT

Stockton Cardiology Medical Group; Modesto (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

10% annual employer contribution to 1

10 Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Stockton Cardiology Medical Group is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to run our Cardiac PET-CT program across Stockton and Modesto. This full-time role offers above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a growing cardiology practice.

You will perform cardiac PET-CT imaging, manage radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure QC across sites. The ideal candidate has accredited NM training, CA NM certification, BLS, and PET experience; bilingual skills are a plus.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
• Current California NM Technologist certificate (CDPH Radiologic Health Branch).
• BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of cardiac PET/PET-CT experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Punjabi preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cardiac PET-CT myocardial perfusion imaging (rest/stress) including CT attenuation correction.
• Prepare, assay and administer PET radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Operate and elute the Rb-82 generator.
• Perform daily dose calibrator, generator and PET-CT quality control checks.
• Assist with pharmacologic stress testing and IV starts.
• Process images and prepare studies for cardiologist interpretation.
• Maintain radiation safety and ALARA practices.
• Coordinate schedules and isotope orders between Stockton and Modesto sites.
• Support accreditation and payer documentation requirements.

Conocimientos

PET-CT imaging

Nuclear medicine

Quality control

Radiation safety

Pharmacologic stress testing

Patient education

Educación

Accredited NM program

Herramientas

Rb-82 generator

Cardiac PET processing software

CT Attenuation correction

SPECT experience

Descripción del empleo

Above-market pay

• Competitive benefits

Stockton Cardiology is a growing cardiology practice bringing advanced cardiac PET-CT imaging to patients across the Central Valley. We are seeking a skilled, patient-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist to run our PET-CT program across our Stockton and Modesto offices. This is an opportunity to help build and lead a growing multi-city cardiac PET-CT program

If you are looking for a full-time role within a stable, family-like organization with great benefits, look no further!

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Cardiac PET-CT

Position Summary

Stockton Cardiology is a growing cardiology practice bringing advanced cardiac PET-CT imaging to patients across the Central Valley. We are seeking a skilled, patient-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist to run our PET-CT program across our Stockton and Modesto offices.

Details

• Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Cardiac PET-CT)
• Locations: Stockton, CA and Modesto, CA (rotating between sites)
• Type: Fulltime
• Reports to: Imaging Manager / Medical Director

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Perform cardiac PET-CT myocardial perfusion imaging (rest/stress), including CT attenuation correction and coronary calcium scoring as ordered
• Prepare, assay and administer PET radiopharmaceuticals (e.g., Rubidium-82, N-13 ammonia, F-18 agents) under physician direction
• Operate and elute the Rb-82 generator
• Perform daily dose calibrator, generator and PET-CT quality control checks
• Assist with pharmacologic stress testing (regadenoson, adenosine, dobutamine), including IV starts, ECG and vital-sign monitoring
• Process images and prepare studies for cardiologist interpretation
• Follow radiation safety and ALARA practices
• Maintain dosimetry, waste, receipt and survey records per CDPH Radiologic Health Branch and the practice’s radioactive materials license
• Screen and educate patients, obtain consent, and keep them comfortable and safe throughout the exam
• Coordinate schedules, supplies and isotope orders between the Stockton and Modesto sites
• Support accreditation (IAC Nuclear/PET) and payer documentation requirements

Schedule & Work Environment

• Fulltime Monday–Friday daytime clinic hours; no weekends, no call
• Rotating schedule between our Stockton and Modesto offices (mileage reimbursed for travel between sites)
• Outpatient cardiology setting working closely with cardiologists, nurses and stress-lab staff
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift and transfer patients, and lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., lead-shielded containers)
• Regular work with radioactive materials and ionizing radiation, with full shielding, monitoring and safety training provided

Professional Development

Continuing education allowance and paid license/registry renewals

Education And Experience

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between sites
• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program
• Venipuncture and IV access skills
• Preferred:
• 2+ years of cardiac PET or PET-CT experience (new grads with strong PET clinical rotations are encouraged to apply)
• Experience with Rb-82 generator systems and cardiac PET processing software
• Experience with nuclear cardiology SPECT and stress lab operations
• Familiarity with IAC accreditation and radiation safety recordkeeping
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Punjabi

Licensure / Certification

• Current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certificate from CDPH Radiologic Health Branch
• National certification: CNMT (NMTCB) or ARRT(N)
• Authorization to operate CT on hybrid PET-CT under California requirements (e.g., NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT) credential)
• Current BLS; ACLS required within 90 days of hire
• Nice to Have: NMTCB PET specialty certification

Compensation

We pay above market based on experience and credentials, because we want the best technologist in the Valley.

• $75hr DOE, plus performance bonus opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement between sites

We Have a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• 10% annual employer contribution to 401k
• 10 Paid Holidays