PET/CT Technologist - Full Time

Akumin Inc.; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Inc. seeks a PET/CT Technologist to perform high-quality PET/CT imaging across multiple sites, ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will interpret orders, select imaging parameters, and communicate results to clinicians with focus on accuracy and compassion.

The role requires NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification, CPR, and state licensing as applicable, with 1-2 years of nuclear medicine experience preferred. Willingness to travel between locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• 1-2 years nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• Certification NMTCB or ARRT(N) required; CPR certification required; state license as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening, aseptic technique, and radiation safety documentation.
• Produce high-quality PET/CT images with appropriate imaging parameters.
• Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists about procedures and results.
• Train new technologists and/or staff as needed.
• Troubleshoot scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils).

Skills

CPR certification

Nuclear medicine experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification

State license (as required)

Job description

## PET/CT Technologist - Full TimeApplylocations: Ashland, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-7677Our **PET/CT technologists** use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible—enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. And, because our techs work in a variety of environments—a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility—their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point. **Specific duties include, but are not limited to:*** Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.* Produces high quality diagnostic images.* Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.* Trains new technologists and/or PC's.* Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).**Position Requirements:*** High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.* Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.* State license, as required.* CPR certification required.* As applicable, valid state driver’s license.* 1-2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies preferred.* Ability to work at several locations* Strong customer service skills.* Organizational and multi-tasking skills.* Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.* Local travel may be required.* The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.* All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.**Physical Requirements:**The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to radioactive isotopes and ionizing radiation. May be exposed to radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.More than 50% of the time:* Sit, stand, walk.* Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.* See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.Less than 50% of the time:* Stoop, kneel or crawl.* Climb and balance.* Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).**Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO click here to view pay range information.**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_### PET, PET Technologist, nuclear medicine, NMTCB, ARRT, diagnostic, imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, nuc med, PET Tech, nuc med tech, positron emission tomography, positron emission, radiology, diagnostic scan, diagnostic scanning, PET scanner, PET scan, technologist, health care, healthcareAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.