PET-CT Technologist

Northside Hospital; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare radiopharmaceuticals and operate PET/CT imaging equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will work closely with radiologists to ensure safe, accurate imaging and data collection for patient diagnoses.

Requirements include accredited Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology training, CNMT or PET certification OR ARRT registration, and advanced CT certification. BLS is also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology program.
• CNMT or PET certification OR ARRT registration.
• Advanced CT certification (ARRT or NMTCB).
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Operate imaging equipment for PET-CT diagnostic imaging and therapy.
• Acquire high-quality PET and CT images in collaboration with radiologists.
• Administer contrast and ensure safety throughout imaging procedures.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

PET-CT imaging

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

CNMT or PET certification OR ARRT registration

Advanced CT certification (ARRT or NMTCB)

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients and operating imaging equipment for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes. Utilizes PET-CT technology to combine nuclear medicine and computed tomography to provide detailed 2D and 3D images. Administers contrast and performs diagnostic imaging in both the PET and CT modalities. Works closely with physicians, particularly radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, to ensure the safe and accurate acquisition of images and data needed for diagnosing and treating diseases.

1. Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
2. CNMT or PET certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board OR Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist through American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
3. Advanced certification in Computed Tomography with ARRT or NMTCB.
4. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)