Nuclear Medicine - PET / CT Technologist

Pet / Ct Technologist

Our PET / CT technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease. With a caring attitude and keen attention to detail, they ensure patient comfort, safety and satisfaction every step of the way. They show their technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders / instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET / CT images / studies possibleenabling physicians to diagnose with pinpoint accuracy and treat with confidence. And, because our techs work in a variety of environmentsa freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital-based / inpatient facilitytheir flexibility allows them to deliver the absolute best imaging care at any access point.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety / regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials / patients.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and / or radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and / or PC's.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including : monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Position Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to radioactive isotopes and ionizing radiation. May be exposed to radiation, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

More than 50% of the time :

Less than 50% of the time :

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.