PET/CT & Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part-Time - Friday & Sunday

Catalyst MedTech•New York, NY

4d•$80 - $85

About The Position

Diagnostic Imaging Solutions (DIS), a subsidiary of Catalyst MedTech, is seeking a dual-certified PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide imaging services at hospitals, outpatient testing centers, clinics, and physician offices. The role performs diagnostic PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures, including cardiac rest and stress studies, administers prescribed radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals, supports patient safety, and completes quality-control and regulatory documentation. The technologist works alongside a Cardiac Stress Tech partner and provides imaging results for physician review. This part-time position is scheduled every Friday and Sunday during daylight hours. Work takes place in locations with moderate to high patient volume. The role requires standing for extended periods, walking, stooping, turning, pushing and pulling medical equipment as part of a team, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Nuclear medicine procedures involve limited radiation exposure when proper protocols are followed; clinical duties also carry a reasonable anticipated risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials. Protective equipment is required.

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.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to push and pull medical equipment as part of a team.
Ability to walk, stoop, turn, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Use protective equipment when performing clinical duties with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials.

Responsibilities

Perform PET/CT and nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, according to physician orders, protocols, and quality standards.
Acquire and process images so studies meet the expectations of referring physicians and radiologists and are suitable for physician review.
Follow 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 high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Perform daily equipment quality-control checks and calibrations 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 testing 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.