PET/CT Technologist

Jobtailor; Marietta (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist based in Mississippi. The role focuses on patient safety, pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, and accurate documentation while delivering high-quality diagnostic images.

You will ensure radiation safety compliance, train new technologists, and support radiologists and customers. The ideal candidate holds NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification, CPR, and state licensure, with 1–2 years of experience and strong multitasking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine by NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• State license, CPR certification, and driver’s license as applicable.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and/or PCs.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Skills

Aseptic Injection Technique

Pre-Screening for Contraindications

Troubleshooting Scanner and Equipment

Basic Computer Applications Knowledge

Effective Communication

Training and Mentoring

Multi-Tasking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Nuclear Medicine Certification by NMTCB or ARRT (N)

CPR Certification

State License

1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies

Tools

PACS

Monitors

Coils

Job description

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc.


• 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 PCs.


• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

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: Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience


• 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Nuclear Medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality diagnostic imaging while adhering to radiation safety regulations. Proficient in training and mentoring new technologists, with strong organizational and customer service skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Nuclear Medicine Certification


• Radiation Safety Compliance


• Diagnostic Imaging Production


• Customer Service Skills


• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Aseptic Injection Technique


• Pre-Screening for Contraindications


• Troubleshooting Scanner and Equipment


• Basic Computer Applications Knowledge


• Nuclear Medicine Procedures Experience

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Training and Mentoring


• Multi-Tasking Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Certification by NMTCB or ARRT (N)


• CPR Certification


• State License

Industry Keywords

• Patient Safety


• Radiation Regulations


• Diagnostic Imaging


• Customer Interaction


• Healthcare Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• PACS


• Monitors


• Coils