PET/CT & Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Friday Only
About The Position
Diagnostic Imaging Solutions (DIS), a subsidiary of Catalyst MedTech, is a nationwide provider of mobile nuclear cardiology services using a direct-to-point-of-service healthcare model. The PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs imaging services in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and physician offices. The role includes acquiring and processing diagnostic images, administering prescribed radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals, maintaining patient safety, performing equipment quality control, completing regulatory documentation, and preparing imaging results for physician review. The technologist works with a Cardiac Stress Tech partner and provides patient and customer care in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The schedule is every Friday during daylight hours; the posting states there are no nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday shifts.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent certification from an accredited CT or Nuclear Medicine Program.
- Active NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification.
- Active NMTCB (CT) or ARRT(CT) certification.
- BLS certification.
- State licensure in good standing, where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Perform PET/CT and nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, following physician orders, protocols, and quality standards.
- Acquire and process images so studies meet referring physician and radiologist quality expectations and are appropriate for physician review.
- Follow policies and procedures for daily quality control, equipment operation, examinations, radiation safety, isotope handling and transportation, and dose ordering.
- Start IVs and insert intra-catheter needles using appropriate aseptic technique.
- Administer prescribed radiopharmaceuticals, isotopes, and pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and company protocols.
- Ensure patient safety while providing diagnostic imaging services.
- Perform daily quality control checks and calibrations on assigned imaging equipment and complete required NRC, state, and other regulatory documentation.
- Follow radiation safety policies and applicable NRC and state guidelines, including required surveys of hot lab areas, exam rooms, imaging equipment, and personnel.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
- Document test results, patient medical history, radiopharmaceutical administration, and other required clinical and administrative information in the applicable EMR or documentation system.
- Prepare and inventory pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment needed for scheduled procedures.
- Handle and dispose of medical and radioactive waste according to applicable requirements.
- Provide consistent, excellent patient and customer service.
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, customer personnel, coworkers, and leadership.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Additional supplemental insurances.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
- Employee Referral Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
