PRN PET/CT Technologist: $80/hour!

DMS Health Technologies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing 4%

Cell phone stipend

Clothing allowance

Job summary

DMS Health Technologies in Richmond, VA seeks a PRN PET/CT Technologist to perform diagnostic PET, PET/CT and CT exams using radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents. The role emphasizes patient safety and comfort with weekday daytime hours and potential regional travel.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or equivalent, CNMT or RT(N) certification, CPR, and strong communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• CNMT or RT(N) certification and CPR required.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents for PET, PET/CT and CT exams.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort and clear communication during procedures.
• Collaborates with radiologists to obtain precise, high-quality images.
• May travel to other regional sites to provide coverage as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

multitasking

Independence

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

CNMT or RT(N) certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Richmond, VA, Job Category: Health Care, $80/hour + No Nights, Weekends or Holidays!!

For over 50 years, DMS Health Technologies has had the honor and privilege of delivering quality medical imaging care and service to our partners and their patients. Every day, we take that experience, expertise and direction that comes with 50 years to be leaders who deliver even greater quality imaging, care, and service.

We are seeking a PRN PET/CT Technologist to work weekdays/daytime hours as needed, in Richmond, VA , Tappahannock, VA and South Hill, VA.

We offer an excellent compensation package plus an

• annual profit-share bonus of 4%
• cell phone stipend
• clothing allowance
• much more !

Routes are subject to change based upon business needs. Must be willing and flexible to travel occasionally to other sites within the region to provide back up support.

Essential Duties

• Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals as well as oral and IV contrast agents to perform a variety of diagnostic PET, PET/CT and CT examinations.
• Providing quality patient care and comfort and ensuring patient safety during the procedure.
• Explaining medical procedures to patients and answering any questions they may have.
• Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment.
• Working in collaboration with radiologists who depend on the technologist to ensure that an imaging test goes smoothly and that precise, detailed images are captured.
• This position may be required to travel up to 100% of the time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to multi-task while maintaining great patient care as well as superior quality of exams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, analytical, critical thinking, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well independently.
• The ability to follow instructions in stressful environments.
• Superb bedside manner and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• PC proficiency to access job related internet websites, review on-line documentation and experience using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing

• CNMT or RT (N), CPR certified, mandatory education, TB, advanced certification in modality must be obtained with 18 months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crawl
• Climb up and down stairs
• Push and pull wheelchairs
• Carry and lift with the ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or exam
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.