PET/CT Technologist

Akumin®; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PET/CT Technologist who excels in patient communication and safety. This role involves producing diagnostic images, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in various settings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Nuclear Medicine and customer service skills, with the flexibility to work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring patient safety and compliance with documentation.
• Producing high-quality diagnostic images.
• Training new technologists and troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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Our PET/CT technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain procedures, and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. They interpret physician orders effectively and select appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce high-quality PET/CT images, enabling accurate diagnosis and confident treatment. Our techs work in various environments—outpatient centers, mobile units, or hospital-based facilities—demonstrating flexibility to deliver optimal imaging care at any access point.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensuring patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, and radiation safety compliance with proper documentation when working with radioactive materials.
2. Producing high-quality diagnostic images.
3. Communicating effectively with customers and radiologists.
4. Training new technologists and/or PC's.
5. Troubleshooting scanners, coaches, and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Position Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred.
2. Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
3. State license, as applicable.
4. CPR certification required.
5. Valid state driver’s license, if applicable.
6. 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
7. Ability to work at multiple locations.
8. Strong customer service, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
9. Basic computer skills.
10. Local travel may be required.
11. COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
12. Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

Physical Requirements:

May include exposure to outside weather, radioactive isotopes, blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases. More than 50% of the time involves sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive movements. Less than 50% involves stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and transferring patients.

Additional Information:

Residents in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA, and CO can view pay ranges here.

Akumin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.