PET and CT Technologist

Insight Imaging; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

PTO & Holidays

DailyPay

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to operate scanners and provide patient‑centered imaging services for diagnostic purposes. You will guide patients through the procedure while maintaining professional standards and excellent customer service.

This full‑time role (40 hours/week) uses a mobile unit with placements in Easton, PA and Paterson, NJ, and requires handling radiopharmaceuticals and maintaining safety and accuracy throughout imaging workflows.

Qualifications

• Required AMA‑approved radiography program graduate.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine.
• State licensure as radiologic technologist where applicable.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and verify identity before exam.
• Explain PET/CT procedure and position patient for imaging.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging per protocol.
• Maintain RIS records and prepare imaging reports.
• Ensure safety and HIPAA compliance during procedures.

Education

AMA-approved school of radiography

NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist (Nuclear Medicine)

Licensed radiological technologist in state

Current CPR certification

Training to perform PET/CT independently

Imaging specialty certification

Job description

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. As a Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient‑centered approach, you will provide PET/CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers, and you will guide them through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.

This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week. Shifts are during the day. This position will be located on a mobile unit with placements in Easton, PA and Paterson, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients before exam for any precautions or contradictions, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, explaining the procedure and positioning patients so that the appropriate parts of the body are imaged.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury with minimal supervision, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout the procedure.
• Adjust PET/CT scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose-reduction techniques as appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring customers and other associates and peers.
• Follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients and coworkers.
• Accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area, promoting good safety habits for patients and co‑workers.
• Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain equipment in good working order; clean and disinfect equipment after each use.
• Ensure compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
• Assess, prepare, record and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or state regulations and departmental policies.
• Administer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) via intravenous methods to patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety‑related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services.
• Report contamination to Radiation Safety Officer.
• Assist with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
• Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as necessary.
• Assist with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
• Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
• Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or state regulations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standing.
• Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of radiography.
• Licensed radiological technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently.
• Certification in an imaging specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual.
• ARRT certification in CT.
• NMTCB PET specialty certification.

Benefits

RAYUS offers benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay, and many more. DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set‑up period.