Nuclear Medicine PET Tech - PET

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a full-time PET Technologist in Kettering, Ohio. The technologist will perform diagnostic PET procedures and operate radiation detection equipment, working under limited supervision.

Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a hospital setting, a minimum of an Associate Degree, and must be a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Certification requirements must be met shortly after hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience in an active PET department with image co‑registration knowledge required.
• Requires a registered or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET procedures using radionuclides.
• Conduct PET or hybrid PET/CT scanning procedures.

Skills

Ability to work well with physicians

Ability to interact with patients professionally

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Details

PET | Kettering | Full-time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The PET Technologist performs diagnostic PET procedures using positron emitting radionuclides and operates sensitive radiation detection equipment (PET or PET/CT scanner). The individual performs under limited supervision, conducting PET or hybrid PET/CT scanning procedures in the Positron Emission Tomography section for the Kettering Health System.

Job Requirements

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience in an active PET department with image co‑registration knowledge required.

Required Licenses & Other

• Minimum Education: Minimum of an Associate Degree required.
• Requires a registered or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT(N)) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Ohio license to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Preferred at hire that the technologist has successfully passed the NMTCB‑PET exam and remains certified in PET specialty by retaking exam every 7 years based on the requirements set forth by the NMTCB Specialty Board. Certification is required within 24 months of hire if not already obtained.

Required Skills

• Ability to work well with physicians, technologists, and all hospital personnel.
• Ability to interact with all patients professionally and with positive attitude.
• Irregular or extended hours with potential weekend, evening, and on‑call responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Produce quality work while meeting multiple demands.