PET/CT Technologist Cross-Training Program

FRC • Centreville, VA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfax Radiology Centers (FRC) is offering current FRC CT Technologists an opportunity to expand their skills and cross-train into PET/CT imaging through a structured, 8-month training program. This program is designed for CT Technologists who are interested in advancing their imaging career while continuing to work and earn their regular pay at FRC. Selected technologists will complete the required didactic education and 1,000 hours of clinical PET/CT training while working alongside our experienced PET/CT team. During the 8-month program, you will continue to be paid while working as a CT Technologist and completing your PET/CT clinical training, complete 1,000 required clinical training hours in PET/CT, complete the required didactic coursework (on your own time), gain hands-on experience working with our PET/CT team and imaging equipment, learn PET/CT imaging protocols, patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical safety, quality standards, and oncology-focused patient care, and prepare to sit for the applicable PET/CT certification board examination. You must complete all program requirements and successfully pass your boards within 8 months.

Requirements

• Current FRC CT Technologists
• At least one year of employment as a CT Tech at FRC
• Eligible to transfer
• Meet the eligibility requirements for the PET/CT training and certification pathway
• Able to commit to completing the didactic coursework and 1,000 clinical hours within 8 months
• Committed to sitting for and successfully passing the required certification boards within the 8-month program period
• Demonstrate strong patient care, communication, teamwork, and technical skills
• Motivated to learn a new modality and become part of FRC's PET/CT team

Responsibilities

• Complete 1,000 required clinical training hours in PET/CT
• Complete the required didactic coursework (on your own time)
• Gain hands-on experience working with the PET/CT team and imaging equipment
• Learn PET/CT imaging protocols, patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical safety, quality standards, and oncology-focused patient care
• Prepare to sit for the applicable PET/CT certification board examination
• Complete all program requirements and successfully pass your boards within 8 months

Benefits

• Paid cross-training program
• Continue to earn regular pay during the program
• Reimbursement of the $1,000 cost of the training program upon successful completion and passing certification boards within 8 months

What This Job Offers

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