PET CT Technologist (Per Diem - Competitive Rate)

Skilled Pet/Ct Technologist

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.

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.

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 procedures
  • Computer 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.

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

YNHHS requisition id166290