Pet/CT Tech

HiredFirst; Village of Penn Yan (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst seeks a skilled PET/CT technologist to perform imaging procedures with strict safety protocols and patient prep. You will operate PET/CT systems, monitor exposure, and document results for radiologists.

The role emphasizes accuracy in EMR documentation, adherence to privacy standards, and ongoing professional development while maintaining equipment readiness on-site.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified PET/CT technologist required.
• Experience operating PET/CT systems and optimizing image quality.
• Ability to monitor contrast use and radiation exposure per policy.
• Strong patient-centered care and comfort-support skills.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and procedure pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT imaging procedures with patient preparation and safety protocols.
• Operate PET/CT equipment and ensure optimal image quality for diagnoses.
• Monitor and report patient status, contrast use, and radiation exposure.
• Achieve weekly and monthly performance targets and contribute to pipeline management.
• Adhere to facility policies on privacy, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and maintain accurate procedure documentation.
• Collaborate with radiologists and nuclear medicine team to interpret results.
• Provide patient-centered care, addressing fears and ensuring comfort.
• Document procedures in electronic medical records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Proactively pursue professional development and attend relevant trainings.
• Maintain on-site readiness, inventory, and calibration of imaging equipment.

Skills

PET/CT imaging

Patient care

EMR documentation

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

PET/CT technologist license or certification

Tools

PET/CT systems

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday (varying shifts of either 7am – 3:30pm or 9:30am – 6:30pm). No weekends, no call, no holidays

Full-time, 13 week Contract with option to extend

Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT imaging procedures with patient preparation and safety protocols.
• Operate PET/CT equipment and ensure optimal image quality for diagnoses.
• Monitor and report patient status, contrast use, and radiation exposure.
• Achieve weekly and monthly performance targets and contribute to pipeline management.
• Adhere to facility policies on privacy, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and maintain accurate procedure documentation.
• Collaborate with radiologists and nuclear medicine team to interpret results.
• Provide patient-centered care, addressing fears and ensuring comfort.
• Document procedures in electronic medical records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Proactively pursue professional development and attend relevant trainings.
• Maintain on-site readiness, inventory, and calibration of imaging equipment.

Experience/Qualifications

• PET/CT technologist license or certification (state or national).
• Demonstrated PET/CT imaging proficiency with patient prep and safety protocols.
• Experience operating PET/CT systems and optimizing image quality.
• Ability to monitor contrast use, radiation exposure, and report findings per policy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and attending relevant trainings.
• Strong patient care focus with ability to address fears and comfort needs.
• Proficient documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) with accuracy.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and maintain procedure pipelines for targets.
• Inventory, calibration, and on-site readiness of imaging equipment.
• Collaborate with radiologists and nuclear medicine team for result interpretation.