PET Imaging Tech: Diagnostics & QA Specialist

US Oncology Inc.; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Pleasant Hill, CA, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform diagnostic PET imaging procedures under supervision, including radiopharmaceutical injections, protocol setup, patient positioning, and image processing, while maintaining safety standards and QA.

The role supports scheduling, data management, and collaboration with Medical Director and management on equipment performance and compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA accredited program and PET-CT certification.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures including radiopharmaceutical injection, IV contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction and archiving of image data.
• Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographics, report distribution and patient files.
• Assists with collection of clinical data for follow-up and educational information.
• Maintains safety standards and conducts daily QC measures to monitor scanner performance.
• Reports malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility.
• Responsible for patient data and films including printing, archiving, retrieval and network transfers.

Skills

PET imaging

Nuclear Medicine

CNMT

ARRT (N)

Radiologic Technology

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology

PET-CT certification

Job description

US Oncology Inc. in Pleasant Hill, CA, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform diagnostic PET imaging procedures under supervision, including radiopharmaceutical injections, protocol setup, patient positioning, and image processing, while maintaining safety standards and QA.

The role supports scheduling, data management, and collaboration with Medical Director and management on equipment performance and compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.