PET Technologist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPET 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.