PET/CT Technologist
Leonardtown, MD
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Technologist (PET CT)

Location

• Leonardtown, Maryland

Employment Type

• Contract Clinician
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
• 40 hours per week

Job Summary

• Perform PET/CT imaging using GE Discovery PETCT equipment.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout the imaging process.
• Interpret physician orders and select appropriate imaging parameters.
• Work across various settings including outpatient centers, mobile units, and hospital-based facilities.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and peripheral devices.
• Train new technologists and patient coordinators as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Maryland
• Positron Emission Tomography Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Positron Emission Tomography Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB
• ARRT (CT)
• High school diploma or GED
• Driver's License

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-screen patients for contraindications and follow aseptic injection techniques.
• Adhere to radiation safety regulations and proper documentation when handling radioactive materials.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Provide training and support to new staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot imaging scanners and related equipment.

This position is ideal for experienced PET/CT technologists seeking a contract role with a focus on patient care, technical expertise, and flexibility across multiple clinical environments.