Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist, with bonus

Cardinal Health•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The PET/CT Technologist supports the performance and efficiency of PET Imaging of Sugar Land. The role interacts with patients, families, center team members, physician offices, and other clinical and vendor contacts. The technologist injects radiopharmaceuticals, performs diagnostic scans, processes and archives images, and maintains quality assurance and equipment records. The position also contributes to patient education, physician education, workflow improvements, and marketing strategy. The role is based at PET Imaging of Sugar Land in Sugar Land, Texas.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current BLS certification.
Apply basic concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to routine tasks; follow established procedures, work under direct supervision, and develop competence through structured assignments.

Nice To Haves

4–8 years of experience preferred.
PET imaging experience highly preferred.
CT imaging experience preferred.
Experience with a GE PET/CT camera preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families and escort patients throughout the facility.
Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients using diagnostic imaging equipment.
Verify the completeness and integrity of physician scan orders at least 48 hours in advance.
Process images and send them to PACS.
Compare scan orders, scans, and clinical information for veracity, accuracy, and completeness.
Archive and verify images to PACS and DVD daily.
Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
Run quality-control scans and facilitate equipment repairs when necessary.
Perform equipment quality assurance and maintain quality assurance, patient, and equipment maintenance logs.
Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs when necessary.
Develop working knowledge of PET/CT imaging and educate physicians about PET/CT.
Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators.
Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Scan data legibly and accurately into document imaging software (RIS) as part of the Charge Out Process.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Contribute to team efforts and accomplish related tasks as needed.
Consistently meet processing and reporting deadlines.
Perform other functions as required by management.