Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) - Radiology (Per Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hartford is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate nuclear detection and imaging equipment, preparing radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nuclear medicine program and hold relevant certifications. This role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment planning, contributing to patient care in a cutting-edge medical environment. A competitive benefits program is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Certification required to operate hybrid nuclear medicine systems.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Tech, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nuclear medicine operation

Competency in imaging equipment

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an approved program for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Certification (CNMT or R.T.)

Tools

PET/CT equipment

SPECT/CT equipment

PACS

Job description

Location

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

Shift Detail

Shift Detail: To work as needed on first shift, Required to work 1 holiday per year.

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 an 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. Alternatively, has completed all clinical competency, classroom training, and passed a certification board (CNMT (NMTCB), R.T.(N)(ARRT) and will be required to obtain a CT Advanced certification by ARRT/NMTCB or RTRCT within 1 year of hire (with the support of our CT training pathway).
• 1-2 years Nuclear Tech, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT tech preferred.

Benefits

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. 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.

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.