PET/CT Technologist

About the Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team as a full‑time position working varied shifts Monday through Saturday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(90%) Patient PET/CT Imaging

• Screen patients before exam for any precautions or contradictions, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explain and prepare patients for PET/CT imaging procedures, positioning them appropriately.
• Perform routine and advanced PET/CT imaging procedures on designated portions for physicians, providing patient support throughout the procedure.
• Adjust PET/CT scan parameters as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques.
• Maintain a positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring customers, associates, and peers.
• Follow physicians' orders precisely and adhere to safety regulations.
• Accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain a clean work area, promoting safety habits.
• Maintain the ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
• Keep equipment in good working order; clean and disinfect after each use.
• Ensure compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
• Assess, prepare, record and administer radiopharmaceuticals per Nuclear Regulatory Commission or state regulations and departmental policies.
• Administer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) intravenously to patients.
• Demonstrate safety‑related work behaviors to ensure safe performance and environment.
• Report contamination to the Radiation Safety Officer.

(5%) PET/CT Department Support

• Assist with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
• Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as necessary.
• Assist with training of new associates, providing resources and technical expertise.
• Perform and record daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control procedures on PET/CT equipment to ensure compliance with ACR and AOA guidelines.
• Perform daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards and NRC or state regulations.

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• NMTCB or ARRT registered technologist in Nuclear Medicine, current and in good standing.
• Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of radiography.
• Licensed Radiological Technologist in the applicable state, if applicable.
• Current CPR certification.
• Training and experience sufficient to competently perform PET/CT procedures independently.
• Certification in imaging specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; pet insurance; PTO and holiday pay; and more (eligibility based).

Equal Opportunity Employer

RAYUS Radiology is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Veterans, Disabled individuals, and all qualified candidates.