Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (PET/CT) - Cardiology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hartford is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic procedures. This full-time position requires graduates of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program and relevant certifications. Candidates should have experience in PET/CT technology and be prepared for weekend and holiday rotations. Join a team where every moment matters in patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in nuclear technology PET/CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures according to regulations.
• Maintain and operate cameras for diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for studies.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Patient positioning

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Certified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from NMTCB or ARRT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: full time position, 40 hours per week, weekend and holiday rotation.

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.

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.

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.

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.