Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) - Radiology

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate cutting-edge imaging equipment and prepare essential radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies. Ideal candidates will hold the necessary certifications and have experience in PET/CT and SPECT/CT technologies. This position offers a competitive benefits program within a supportive work environment focused on employee growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Must have completed clinical competency and passed certification board.
• 1-2 years experience in Nuclear Tech preferred.
• Certification for hybrid nuclear medicine operation required.

Responsibilities

• Operate nuclear detection and imaging equipment.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for studies.
• Follow protocols to provide diagnostic images.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Imaging Equipment Operation

Education

Graduate of approved program for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail: Required to work 3 8 hour shits per week, call rotation, and 2 holidays per year.

Work Location Type: In Person

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Every day, more than 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 advanced care, expertise and new treatment options for their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Radiologic studies by following professional and departmental protocols to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patient's condition. Our Nuclear Medicine Technologists operate all relevant Nuclear Medicine and CT equipment and computer systems, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT, and PACs by following professional, hospital, and departmental protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved program for Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Has completed all clinical competency, classroom training and passed a certification board (CNMT (NMTCB)(CT), R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT), or RTRCT) allowing you to operate a hybrid nuclear medicine system.Or hascompleted all clinical competency, classroom training and passed a certification board (CNMT (NMTCB), R.T.(N)(ARRT) will be required to obtain a CT Advanced certification by ARRT,NMTCB or RTRCTwithin 1 year of hire (with the support of our CT training pathway).
• 1-2 years Nuclear Tech, PET/ CT, and SPECT/CT tech 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.