Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (PET/CT) - Cardiology

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist specialized in PET/CT for Cardiology. You will perform nuclear medicine and PET/CT studies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while delivering diagnostic images to guide treatment plans.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, BLS certification, and ARRT/NMTCB certifications with CT advanced credentials. Prior PET/CT/SPECT/CT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• CNMT/CT or RT(N)(CT) ARRT Advanced certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 2 years of PET/CT and SPECT/CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures in the hospital according to NRC regulations.
• Maintains and operates cameras to map radioactive drugs to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and prepares radiopharmaceuticals per protocols.

Skills

BLS certification

PET/CT experience

SPECT/CT experience

Education

Nuclear Medicine certification/education (CNMT/CT or RT(N)(CT) ARRT Advanced)

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT - Cardiology

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most‑advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT hybrid procedures in the hospital in accordance with all state and NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations, and utilizing an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide the physician with diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment of the patient’s condition. Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient’s body to create diagnostic images. Positions patients. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in adherence to professional and department protocols.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
• Certified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT (NMTCB)(CT)or R.T.(N)(CT) (ARRT). CT Advanced certification by ARRT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• 2 years nuclear Tech PET/CT, and SPECT/CT preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.