PET/CT Technologist FT Days

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a PET Scan Technologist to operate PET/CT equipment, perform quality control, and assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes scheduling, radiopharmaceutical administration, and adherence to NRC and PA state regulations to ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates have ARRT/JRCNMT/CAMRT recognized education, PET certification is optional, and 4+ years of nuclear medicine experience with CPR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized Nuclear Medicine program; registry required within 1 year.
• Four or more years of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients and order radionuclides, and educate patients on procedures.
• Perform PET/CT imaging procedures with quality control on all equipment.
• Demonstrate competency in venipuncture and administer isotope dosage.
• Maintain compliance with NRC and PA state regulations; manage spills and safety.
• Record dosages administered and assist in departmental safety initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

Venipuncture

Patient care

Radiation safety

Education

ARRT/JRCNMT/CAMRT certified Nuclear Medicine degree

Registry eligibility/within 1 year

Tools

PET/CT scanner

RIS/HIS/PHS modules

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care. The PET Scan Technologist operates Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas to obtain information for the use by the physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses. Orders, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non‑profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley‑based health care system to earn Medicare’s five‑star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Follows PET/CT policies and procedures in compliance with St. Luke’s established protocols, state, and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556. Scheduling of patients, ordering of radionuclides, receiving of radionuclides, and educates patients regarding procedures. Performance of Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR. Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radioactive liquids and administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures. Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials. Notifying RSO and documentation of spill report Maintenance of Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations following radiation safety techniques. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities Performs a variety of complex PET/CT imaging procedures with primary responsibility for completing diagnostic studies Starts scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient. Communicates with patient over intercom system and observes patient to monitor patient safety and comfort.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Sitting for up to 1 hour at a time per day, standing for up to 1 hour at a time per day, walking for up to 7 hours per day (up to 50 minutes at a time). Frequent fingering, handling and grasping with hands. Frequent use of upper extremities for lifting objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds. Frequent holding of objects of up to 10 pounds. Frequent pushing against objects which weigh up to 100 pounds (objects are usually on wheels) and frequent pulling of objects which weigh up to 350 pounds. Frequent stooping/bending and reaching above the shoulder level and occasional crouching. Feeling as it relates to palpating of patient’s veins. Hearing both high and low frequencies, and volumes ranging from very soft to that of normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and depth perception.

Education

Graduate of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized bachelor’s degree education program or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. PET certification optional.

Training and Experience

Mandatory competency of clinical experience and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Four + years of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred. Current CPR certification required.

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