PET Technologist

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC seeks a PET Technologist to perform PET and CT imaging, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure high-quality diagnostic results while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role requires patient education, meticulous documentation, and adherence to radiation safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth and certification advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology/Radiography program.
• Current ARRT certification/registration in Radiography.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine through ARRT(N) or NMTCB, as applicable.
• CT certification and/or documented clinical competency as required by applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Minimum of one year of PET/CT experience preferred, or completion of an approved PET/CT training program with appropriate clinical experience.
• Current state licensure as required.
• Strong technical, communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, educate, and safely position patients for PET/CT procedures, including verification of patient history, orders, and preparation requirements.
• Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and radiation safety standards.
• Perform PET/CT examinations, including patient positioning, image acquisition, processing, reconstruction, and quality evaluation.
• Operate PET/CT and related imaging equipment and perform required quality control procedures.
• Review images for technical quality and completeness and obtain additional imaging as directed by the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician.
• Accurately document patient, procedure, radiopharmaceutical, and imaging information in the RIS, PACS, EMR, and other designated systems.
• Monitor patients during procedures and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, follow safety and regulatory requirements, maintain professional competency, and perform duties within the scope of education, certification, and licensure.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiography certification

Nuclear Medicine certification (ARRT(N) or NMTCB)

CT certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

EMR systems

Job description

PET Technologist

Position Summary

The PET/CT Technologist performs PET and computed tomography (CT) imaging procedures while providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. This position prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, operates PET/CT equipment, obtains and processes diagnostic images, and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with established protocols, regulatory requirements, and radiation safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, educate, and safely position patients for PET/CT procedures, including verification of patient history, orders, and preparation requirements.
• Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and radiation safety standards.
• Perform PET/CT examinations, including patient positioning, image acquisition, processing, reconstruction, and quality evaluation.
• Operate PET/CT and related imaging equipment and perform required quality control procedures.
• Review images for technical quality and completeness and obtain additional imaging as directed by the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician.
• Accurately document patient, procedure, radiopharmaceutical, and imaging information in the RIS, PACS, EMR, and other designated systems.
• Monitor patients during procedures and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, follow safety and regulatory requirements, maintain professional competency, and perform duties within the scope of education, certification, and licensure.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology/Radiography program.
• Current ARRT certification/registration in Radiography.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine through ARRT(N) or NMTCB, as applicable.
• CT certification and/or documented clinical competency as required by applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Minimum of one year of PET/CT experience preferred, or completion of an approved PET/CT training program with appropriate clinical experience.
• Current state licensure as required.
• Strong technical, communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing examinations and monitoring patients.
• Ability to safely assist with patient transfers, positioning, and repositioning, including patients with limited mobility.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements while operating equipment and assisting patients.
• Ability to push, pull, and move imaging equipment and supplies and lift or assist with patients as required.

Equipment

• PET/CT imaging equipment.
• CT imaging equipment.
• Gamma camera and related nuclear medicine equipment, as applicable.
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and monitoring equipment.
• PACS, RIS, EMR, and related computer systems.
• Standard office and clinical equipment.