PET/CT Technologist

Akumin®; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our Beckley, WV team. This full-time role may provide coverage at additional facilities within the region. You will perform PET/CT imaging, ensure patient safety, and communicate results with radiologists and patients.

Candidates should hold NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification, a state license where required, and a High School diploma or higher. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to protect patient safety and follow radiation safety guidelines.
• Must be able to produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Strong communication with patients, radiologists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications and radiation safety.
• Produce high quality PET/CT images for diagnostic interpretation.
• Effectively communicate with patients and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and PCs as needed.
• Troubleshoot scanners, coaches and peripheral equipment.

Skills

Patient communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Technical troubleshooting

Radiation safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 provided

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

We are currently seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our team in Beckley, WV. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to provide coverage at Princeton Community Hospital (Princeton, WV) and Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (Lewisburg, WV).

Beckley offers an exceptional quality of life, featuring affordable housing and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation—making it an ideal place to live and work.

Our PET/CT technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible—enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. And, because our techs work in a variety of environments—a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility—their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and/or PC's.
• Troubleshoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification.
• As applicable, valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Cross training opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA accounts with employer contributions.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined PTO and sick time programs.

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on position type and hours worked.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.