PET/CT Technologist

vTech Solution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy, including PET/CT scans, while ensuring high-quality results tailored to patient needs. The role includes patient education, positioning, data analysis, and radiopharmaceutical handling in compliance with regulatory standards.

The technologist will monitor patient condition throughout procedures and maintain necessary clinical supplies, with scheduling Monday–Friday and shifts from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or

Qualifications

• ARRT CT certification with continuing education credits.
• CNMT NMTCB or RT with NM ARRT certification.
• Current New York State license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience.
• Experience with PET/CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders prior to imaging.
• Educate patients on procedures, equipment, and expectations.
• Position patients accurately for imaging.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy per policies.
• Analyze imaging results and take corrective actions.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results accurately.
• Handle radiopharmaceuticals per protocols and regulations.
• Monitor patient condition during procedures.
• Maintain inventory of clinical supplies.

Skills

ARRT CT certification

CNMT or NMTCB/ARRT NM

New York State license

AHA BLS

2+ years nuclear medicine experience

PET/CT experience

Job description

Job Summary

The PET/CT Technologist is responsible for performing nuclear medicine imaging and therapy procedures, including PET/CT scans, ensuring high-quality imaging results tailored to patient needs. This role involves patient education, positioning, data analysis, and radiopharmaceutical handling in compliance with regulatory standards. The technologist monitors patient condition throughout procedures and maintains necessary clinical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders prior to imaging procedures.
• Educate patients on procedures, equipment, and expectations to ensure cooperation.
• Position patients accurately for imaging, considering age and ability to cooperate.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy following scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Analyze imaging results, identify quality issues, and take corrective actions such as repositioning or repeating scans.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols and regulations.
• Continuously monitor patient condition during procedures and respond to changes appropriately.
• Maintain inventory of supplies in clinical nuclear medicine rooms.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Certified in CT with ARRT certification and continuing education credits.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by NMTCB or registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with Nuclear Medicine certification by ARRT.
• Current New York State License.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience.
• Experience with PET/CT procedures.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Familiarity with GE PET or Philips PET scanners.

Special Considerations

• No weekend, holiday, or on-call shifts required.
• Must be willing to undergo a TB skin test if required.

Scheduling

• Monday through Friday schedule with varying shifts: either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.