PETCT Technologist

Akumin Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Akumin Inc. is seeking a part-time PET/CT Technologist in New York. The role involves ensuring patient comfort and safety while producing high-quality diagnostic images in various environments, including outpatient centers and mobile units.

The ideal candidate must be dual certified in Nuclear Medicine or PET and CT with a strong focus on customer service. Additional qualifications include a high school diploma and potentially an Associate’s Degree. Flexibility to work at several locations is a must.

Qualifications

• Must be dual certified as Nuclear Medicine or PET Technologist by NMTCB or ARRT, and CT Technologist by ARRT.
• State license required as applicable.
• CPR certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening and radiation safety.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images.
• Troubleshoots scanner and peripheral equipment.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

## PETCT TechnologistApplylocations: New York Mobile Unittime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-7460Our **PET/CT (Dual) Technologists** use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images/studies possible—enabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. And, because our techs work in a variety of environments—a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based/inpatient facility—their flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point. **Specific duties include, but are not limited to:*** Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients.* Produces high quality diagnostic images.* Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.* Trains new technologists and/or PC's.* Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).**Position Requirements:*** High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.* Must be dual certified as a Nuclear Medicine or Positron Emissions Tomography Technologist by the NMTCB or ARRT and Computed Tomography Technologist by the ARRT. The following Dual Certification designations meet Akumin policy: NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine or PET and ARRT (CT) or ARRT(N) and ARRT(CT).* State license required as applicable* CPR certification.* As applicable, valid state driver’s license.* Ability to work at several locations* Strong customer service skills.* Organizational and multi-tasking skills.* Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.* Local travel may be required.* The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.* All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.**Preferred:*** Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.* A minimum of one year of PET and CT experience.**Physical Requirements:**The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.More than 50% of the time:* Sit, stand, walk.* Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.* See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.Less than 50% of the time:* Stoop, kneel or crawl.* Climb and balance.* Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).**Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO click here to view pay range information.**