PET-CT Imaging Technologist: QC, Safety & Patient Care

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET-CT exams, ensure accurate orders, and prep patients per protocol. You will calibrate and operate imaging systems, review studies with physicians, and educate patients about procedures.

The role requires CNMT or PET certification, ARRT registration, CT certification, and BLS. You will contribute to safe handling of radioactive materials, perform QC, and support accurate billing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
• CNMT or PET certification by NMTCB or other certifying board.
• Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with ARRT.
• Advanced CT certification with ARRT or NMTCB.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality imaging using Nuclear Medicine and CT for PET-CT exams.
• Reviews physician orders for accuracy and prepares patients per protocol.
• Prepares patients for imaging, including fasting and pre-procedure testing.
• Follows labeling practices and administers contrast safely.
• Handles radioactive materials following safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Performs QC and calibration on imaging and hot lab equipment; conducts contamination tests.
• Manages safe receipt and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Educates patients and documents medical history and contraindications.
• Monitors patient condition and notifies staff of changes.
• Selects equipment protocol, positions patient, and adjusts settings.
• Acquires scans, processes images, and discusses with physician.
• Enters patient charges into the system.
• Performs waived lab procedures (e.g., glucose testing, iSTAT).

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET-CT imaging

Quality control

Patient education

Radiation safety

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Radiologic Technology program

CNMT certification

PET certification

ARRT registration

Job description

Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET-CT exams, ensure accurate orders, and prep patients per protocol. You will calibrate and operate imaging systems, review studies with physicians, and educate patients about procedures.

The role requires CNMT or PET certification, ARRT registration, CT certification, and BLS. You will contribute to safe handling of radioactive materials, perform QC, and support accurate billing and documentation.