PET CT Technologist (Per Diem - Competitive Rate)

Overview Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization dedicated to exceptional patient care, innovation, and professional excellence. At Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), every employee plays a vital role in advancing our mission of providing outstanding patient-centered care. We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Accountability, and Compassion, and we are seeking a skilled PET/CT Technologist who shares our commitment to clinical excellence and service. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technology in a collaborative healthcare environment while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Why Join Us? Highly Competitive Starting Pay Work with advanced PET/CT imaging technology Be part of a highly respected health system Utilize your expertise in both Nuclear Medicine and CT imaging Collaborative and supportive clinical team environment Opportunity to work independently and serve as a PET/CT system expert Position Summary Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Manager and/or Chief Technologist, the PET/CT Technologist performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing advanced imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation. This role promotes service excellence in all patient and team interactions and serves as a PET/CT subject matter expert while independently troubleshooting and resolving imaging-related challenges. Responsibilities PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine Imaging Perform high-quality PET/CT imaging procedures using appropriate age-specific standards to obtain diagnostic information for referring physicians. Perform both General Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging studies while utilizing technical expertise and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to execute CT protocols efficiently and accurately. Radiopharmacy Responsibilities Perform radiopharmacy duties including the receipt, preparation, administration, and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Obtain radionuclides through generator elution systems or bulk shipments while maintaining sterile technique and proper shielding. Verify all radioactive materials for leakage and activity according to departmental and radiation safety standards. Equipment Quality Control Conduct quality control procedures to ensure optimal operation of gamma cameras, PET/CT equipment, computers, dose calibrators, well counters, and related imaging systems. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance testing, including: Uniformity checks Linearity assessments Center of rotation testing Additional required instrumentation evaluations Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and meets departmental standards. Radiation Safety Adhere to departmental, state, and federal regulations regarding the handling of radioactive materials. Follow ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self. Utilize appropriate shielding devices including syringe shields and lead carrying cases. Department Operations Complete assigned responsibilities efficiently to support departmental goals and workflow. Schedule patients using the Imagecast computer system and accurately monitor patient arrivals and procedure completion status. Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting coworkers and departmental operations. Patient Experience Excellence Create a positive and welcoming patient experience through professional, compassionate interactions. Introduce yourself and clearly explain your role and procedures. Encourage patient and family engagement by answering questions and addressing concerns. Assess and address patient comfort needs before beginning procedures. Provide follow-up communication and patient support upon exam completion. Support departmental patient satisfaction goals and performance standards as measured through Press Ganey survey metrics. Qualifications Education Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiological Technology program. Associate Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience Demonstrated technical proficiency meeting entry-level standards in routine CT imaging. One (1) to two (2) years of Nuclear Medicine experience required. Licensure & Certifications NMTCB certification OR ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology OR ARRT (R) certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Connecticut State License required Current CPR certification required Required Skills & Knowledge Advanced knowledge of: Radiopharmaceuticals Nuclear medicine equipment Nuclear medicine imaging proceduresComputer acquisition and image processing techniques Proficiency in routine CT imaging Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy Familiarity with PACS and imaging software systems Strong organizational skills Excellent communication and customer service abilities Ability to work independently and effectively solve technical and operational challenges Physical Requirements Ability to lift and assist with transferring patients, including lifting up to 40 pounds. Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer Yale New Haven Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Competitive Starting Rate | Advanced Imaging Environment | Meaningful Patient Impact #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale NewHaven Health