PET/CT Technologist (Float - East)

NY Imaging Specialists • Ridge, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Imaging (NYI) is hiring a PET/CT Technologist for a float role in East, New York. The technologist administers radioactive compounds and performs PET imaging using radiation-detecting equipment, then processes and enhances images for diagnostic interpretation. The role includes performing complex PET exams, consulting radiologists about appropriate scan procedures, and providing physicians with images, data analysis, and patient information.

The technologist obtains patients’ medical histories, explains procedures, answers questions, and monitors patients during scans, reporting abnormalities and recording comments relevant to diagnosis. The role also involves protecting patients and staff from radiation exposure, following ALARA principles, optimizing imaging protocols, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and participating in quality control and assurance activities to support regulatory and departmental compliance.

Requirements

• Diploma from a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) program.
• Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB and/or ARRT-N).
• Active New York State license.
• At least 2 years of experience in the field.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NMTCB(CT) and/or ARRT(CT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer radioactive chemical compounds for imaging procedures.
• Perform patient imaging using radiation-detecting equipment.
• Process and enhance images using computer systems.
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to physicians for diagnostic interpretation.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and reactions during scans and report abnormalities to physicians.
• Perform complex PET exams and consult radiologists regarding appropriate scan procedures.
• Obtain patients’ medical histories, explain procedures, answer questions, and build patient confidence.
• Monitor patients’ physical conditions during procedures and note comments relevant to the diagnostic process.
• Maintain safety measures to protect patients and staff from radiation exposure.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot radiologic equipment.
• Follow ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and the environment.
• Optimize imaging protocols to produce diagnostic-quality images while minimizing radiation dose.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Healthcare options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month required employment commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree