PET-CT Technologist (Mobile)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and operate PET-CT imaging equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic studies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, CNMT or PET certification, advanced CT certification, and BLS. Collaborate with radiologists to ensure safe, accurate imaging and optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
• CNMT or PET certified by NMTCB or ARRT registered as NM technologist.
• Advanced CT certification in ARRT or NMTCB.
• Must hold American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and operate imaging equipment for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes.
• Utilize PET-CT technology to provide detailed 2D and 3D images.
• Administers contrast and performs diagnostic imaging in PET and CT modalities.
• Work closely with radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians to ensure safe, accurate image acquisition for diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Radiology imaging

PET-CT imaging

Safety protocols

Patient care

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (CNMT) or PET

ARRT Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Advanced CT certification (ARRT or NMTCB)

BLS certification by American Heart Association

Tools

PET/CT scanners

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients and operating imaging equipment for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes. Utilizes PET-CT technology to combine nuclear medicine and computed tomography to provide detailed 2D and 3D images. Administers contrast and performs diagnostic imaging in both the PET and CT modalities. Works closely with physicians, particularly radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, to ensure the safe and accurate acquisition of images and data needed for diagnosing and treating diseases.

1. Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology and/or Radiologic Technology program.
2. CNMT or PET certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board **O R** Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist through American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
3. Advanced certification in Computed Tomography with ARRT or NMTCB.
4. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).