hour + 3 days a week!

DMS Health Technologies•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DMS Health Technologies is seeking a full-time PET/CT Technologist to perform diagnostic PET, PET/CT, and CT examinations at weekday locations in South Hill, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia. The listed schedule is Monday and Tuesday in South Hill and Friday in Richmond, during daytime hours. Routes may change based on business needs, and the technologist must be willing and flexible to travel occasionally to other regional sites to provide backup support. The position may require travel up to 100% of the time. The technologist uses radiopharmaceuticals and oral and intravenous contrast agents; provides quality patient care and comfort while ensuring safety; explains procedures and answers patient questions; and performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment. The role works in collaboration with radiologists to ensure procedures run smoothly and produce precise, detailed images. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to multitask while maintaining excellent patient care and superior exam quality in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills.
Self-starter able to work well independently.
Ability to follow instructions in stressful environments.
Excellent bedside manner and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
PC proficiency to access job-related internet websites, review online documentation, and use Microsoft Office Suite products.
CNMT or RT (N) certification.
CPR certification.
Complete mandatory education and TB requirements.
Obtain advanced certification in the modality within 18 months of hire.
Willingness and flexibility to travel occasionally to other regional sites for backup support.

Responsibilities

Use radiopharmaceuticals and oral and IV contrast agents to perform diagnostic PET, PET/CT, and CT examinations.
Provide quality patient care and comfort and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Explain medical procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Perform technical procedures requiring independent judgment.
Collaborate with radiologists to help ensure imaging tests run smoothly and produce precise, detailed images.
Travel to other sites within the region as needed to provide backup support; the position may require travel up to 100% of the time.
Perform other duties as assigned.