PET/CT Technologist

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5k+ per year

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to perform imaging under physician supervision in Norfolk, VA. You will position patients, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, manage IV/contrast and operate radiology systems to obtain quality PET/CT images.

ARRT (CT) certification is required with registry within 2 years of hire; IV competency is mandatory. The role supports patient education and strict adherence to QA standards in a high-compliance environment.

Qualifications

• ALD Radiologic Sciences or trade school certificate required.
• ARRT (CT) certification required; CT registry within 2 years of hire.
• IV competency is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PET/CT imaging under physician direction.
• Position patient to demonstrate anatomy/pathology accurately.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals; manage IV/oral contrast.
• Operate radiation-producing equipment and radiology systems.
• Provide patient and family education; discharge instructions.
• Complete departmental documentation and QA/QA standards.

Skills

IV competency

Patient positioning

Radiology procedures

Patient education

Education

ALD Radiologic Sciences certificate

Trade school certificate

Tools

PET/CT Scanner

Radiology Information System

Job description

## PET/CT TechnologistApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-104615**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**Additional Job Description# **Overview**Sentara is hiring for a PET/CT tech!**Job Description** Conducts PET/CT imaging of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology. Competent in preparation, dose management and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, IV and oral CT contrast, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment, provides patient and family education and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and completes departmental documentation. Comply with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. IV competency required.**Education** ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate**Licenses and Ceritifications**ARRT (CT) required CT registry obtained within 2 years of hire**Experience**n/a **Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.