Nuclear Medicine and PET CT Tech

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

11d • $43 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT exams using specialized equipment and collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate, high-quality imaging. The role supports the Imaging service line and focuses on patient care, imaging quality, safety, innovation, and teamwork. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado.

Requirements

• Current license in the state of practice.
• Clinical board certification, such as ARRT or NMTCB.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated IV competency.
• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical PET/CT experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Verify patient identity and exam orders, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform exams according to department protocols and review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Follow radiation-safety guidance and applicable regulations governing radiopharmaceutical use, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Division of Radiation Control requirements.
• Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or image quality.
• Assist and instruct students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Educate patients, promote their comfort, and address concerns.
• Use appropriate infection-control practices and sterile techniques.
• Operate imaging equipment and related information systems.
• Maintain accurate patient, procedure, and adverse-reaction records as required by state licensing and The Joint Commission.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality-control programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness and help caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed