PET/CT Technologist

CardioOne, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 89,544 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

CardioOne, Inc. is seeking an experienced PET/CT Technologist in Philadelphia to join its team. This role involves performing cardiac and body CT imaging, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams, and ensuring high-quality imaging as well as patient care. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications in Radiologic Technology, have prior experience in Cardiac CT, and hold an active BLS certification. The hourly wage ranges from $65 to $100 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in performing Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT).
• Strong preference for those with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology.
• Able to maintain continuing education credits as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac CT imaging and body CT imaging.
• Work collaboratively with the CT team.
• Provide CT services promptly and efficiently.
• Analyze patient's medical records and explain tests.

Skills

PET/CT experience

Cardiac stress testing

Infection control techniques

Patient communication

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Computed Tomography

Completed formalized CT course

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computer Tomography (ARRT(CT))

Job description

About the Job

We’re seeking a compassionate, experienced PET/CT Technologist to join our team! You will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions, using sophisticated imaging technologies to provide essential insights that guide patient care in the imaging center.

What you’ll do:

• Works collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
• Performs cardiac CT imaging.
• Performs body CT imaging if needed.
• Performs CT examinations according to established operating clinical protocols and techniques to produce high‑quality images.
• Sets the appropriate scanning parameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, scan field of view, etc.
• Provides CT images to physicians through use of PACS, and/or other specialized interpretation software and enters patients in Athena EMR.
• Analyzes patient's medical records and interviews patients to obtain relevant history as necessary.
• Explains and properly positions patients for examination causing least discomfort or distress. If necessary, uses immobilization apparatus to maintain required position.
• Performs daily quality control testing on CT system, ensures all equipment is adequately maintained and in working order, performs preventive maintenance, and reports equipment failures immediately to supervisor.
• Obtains IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancement in accordance with department policy and physician order.
• Practices infection control techniques and adheres to radiology safety guidelines.
• Provides CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
• Educates the patient about the test.
• Communicates with patients before the test regarding special instructions or scheduling issues.
• Completes appropriate documents as required (logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
• Enters patient data and completes appropriate documentation data into Athena EMR or other health information systems.
• Scans for coronary calcium score, coronary CT angiography, TAVR, peripheral angiography, WATCHMAN, and other types of cardiovascular imaging.

What you’ll need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Computed Tomography.
• PET/CT experience required.
• Completed formalized CT course, as part of or in addition to formal education.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computer Tomography (ARRT(CT)).
• 1-3 years of experience in performing Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT), including Cardiac Computed Angiography of the heart and the coronary arteries.
• Cardiac stress testing experience required.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Able to maintain continuing education credits as required by certifying body or society.
• Strong preference for those with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology.
• Ability to correctly identify cardiac imaging protocol in discussion with cardiologists.
• Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.

Work Location:

You will work out of Philadelphia, PA.

Additional Information:

This is a role starting at $65 to $100 an hour and will be commensurate with experience.