PET Imaging Technologist — Nuclear Medicine Expert

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a PET Tech to perform PET and PET/CT imaging, delivering safe radiopharmaceutical handling and high-quality diagnostic images in a busy imaging department.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals per safety protocols, operating scanners, and collaborating with radiologists for accurate diagnoses. Requires NMTCB/ARRT, Ohio licensure eligibility, BLS, and PET experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalent education for state licensure.
• Clinical experience in nuclear medicine or PET imaging.
• NMTCB or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine certificate.
• Ohio licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist or eligible and within required timeframe.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for PET imaging with comfort and safety.
• Calculate, prepare, and administer radiopharmaceuticals per safety rules.
• Operate PET and PET/CT scanners and adjust factors for quality images.
• Monitor patients during procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Document procedures, radiopharmaceutical use, and patient data accurately.

Skills

PET imaging

Radiation safety

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

PET/CT scanners

Imaging software

Job description

Kettering Health is seeking a PET Tech to perform PET and PET/CT imaging, delivering safe radiopharmaceutical handling and high-quality diagnostic images in a busy imaging department.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals per safety protocols, operating scanners, and collaborating with radiologists for accurate diagnoses. Requires NMTCB/ARRT, Ohio licensure eligibility, BLS, and PET experience.