PET/CT Technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to operate assigned scanners and produce diagnostic images. The technologist provides PET/CT services in accordance with professional standards while delivering excellent, patient-centered customer service. This includes guiding patients through the examination process, explaining procedures, answering questions, and addressing concerns. The role performs routine and advanced PET/CT imaging, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, supports department operations, and helps ensure equipment, records, and practices comply with applicable accreditation, radiation safety, and regulatory requirements. The technologist works with minimal supervision and contributes to a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients and coworkers.

Requirements

Current NMTCB or ARRT registration as a Nuclear Medicine technologist in good standing.
Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school of radiography.
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently.
Certification in an imaging specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
ARRT certification in CT.
NMTCB PET Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Screen patients for precautions or contraindications before exams and use two identifiers to verify the correct patient and procedure.
Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, including appropriate positioning.
Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures with minimal supervision and minimal repeat scans, while supporting patients throughout the procedure.
Adjust scan parameters as needed and use dose-reduction techniques appropriately.
Maintain positive working relationships with radiologists, referring customers, associates, and peers.
Follow physician orders and safety regulations to protect patients, coworkers, and oneself.
Maintain accurate patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Keep the work area orderly and clean and maintain equipment in good working order, cleaning and disinfecting it after each use.
Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
Assess, prepare, record, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to applicable regulations and departmental policies.
Administer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to patients intravenously.
Report contamination to the Radiation Safety Officer and demonstrate safe work behaviors.
Help maintain the imaging protocol manual and support software upgrades.
Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
Assist with training new associates by providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly PET/CT equipment quality-control procedures to support compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to check compliance with radiation standards and applicable Nuclear Regulatory Commission or state regulations.
Complete other assigned tasks.