PET-CT Technologist

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and operate PET-CT and CT imaging systems. You will work closely with radiologists to ensure accurate, high-quality diagnostic images for patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold CNMT or PET certification, ARRT NM/CT credentials, and BLS certification. This role offers daytime hours (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) at our Decatur/Atlanta-area campus within a dynamic imaging team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
• CNMT or PET certification recognized.
• Advanced CT certification (ARRT or NMTCB) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and operate imaging equipment for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes.
• Utilize PET-CT technology to combine nuclear medicine and CT to provide detailed 2D and 3D images.
• Collaborate with radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians to ensure safe and accurate image acquisition.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology program

CNMT or PET certification

Advanced CT certification (ARRT or NMTCB)

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 1. Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
• 2. CNMT or PET certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification BoardOR 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)

Work Hours:

7AM-330PM