Sign-On PET/CT Technologist - Travel Between Two Maine Hospitals

Shields; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group is seeking a PET technologist to perform advanced PET/CT imaging and support brain imaging research protocols across two Maine locations. You will travel to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and York Hospital in Wells on a rotating schedule, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

Qualifications include ARRT/NMTCB registration, state licensure, CPR, and at least one year in nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which you are employed.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• A minimum of one year nuclear medicine experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be proficient in starting IVs.
• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols for patient safety.
• Adhere to NRC, state regulatory agencies, and JCAHO rules.
• Inform patients about exam details to their level of understanding.
• Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure radiotracer concentrations.
• Perform all hot lab responsibilities.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Position patients accurately and maintain contact throughout exams.
• Complete all forms pertaining to patient exams and enter data.
• Provide and issue films when appropriate and forward data to Radiologist.
• Refilm cases as time allows and assist clerical staff as needed.
• Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms.

Skills

State license

CPR certified

ARRT/NMTCB registration

Nuclear medicine experience

Interpersonal skills

IV insertion

Data entry / computer use

Mobility assistance

Physical stamina (lift 25 lbs)

Job description

Shields Health Care Group is seeking a PET technologist to perform advanced PET/CT imaging and support brain imaging research protocols across two Maine locations. You will travel to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and York Hospital in Wells on a rotating schedule, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

Qualifications include ARRT/NMTCB registration, state licensure, CPR, and at least one year in nuclear medicine.