PET/CT Technologist (Float - East)
About The Position
New York Imaging is hiring a PET/CT Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging services at its East, NY locations in a float capacity. The technologist administers radioactive compounds, performs PET imaging, processes images, and provides images and related information to physicians for interpretation. The role includes monitoring patients during scans, explaining procedures, maintaining radiation-safety practices, and ensuring imaging equipment and protocols support high-quality diagnostic results while minimizing radiation exposure. The technologist also participates in quality-control and quality-assurance activities to meet regulatory requirements and departmental policies.
Requirements
- Diploma from a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) program.
- Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB and/or ARRT-N).
- Additional certification: NMTCB(CT) and/or ARRT(CT).
- Active New York State license.
- At least 2 years of experience in the field.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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 about appropriate scan procedures.
- Obtain patients’ medical histories, explain procedures, address questions, and help 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.
- Apply 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
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
- 8 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- $10,000 sign-on bonus with 12 months of required employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
