PET/CT Technologist
Knox, IN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: PET/CT Technologist

Location: Muncie, Indiana
Employment Type: Contract Clinician
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a PET/CT Technologist, you will use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain procedures, and ensure their comfort and safety. You will produce high-quality PET/CT images by interpreting physician orders and selecting appropriate imaging parameters. The role requires flexibility to work in various environments such as outpatient centers, mobile coaches, or hospital-based facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications and aseptic injection techniques.
• Adhere to radiation safety regulations and proper documentation when working with radioactive materials/patients.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or patient coordinators.
• Troubleshoot scanners, mobile coaches, and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).
• Local travel within Indiana may be required.

Required Qualifications

For Dual Certification PET/CT Technologist:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license as applicable.
• Dual certification as a Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography Technologist (NMTCB or ARRT(N) and ARRT(CT)).
• State license as applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year of PET and/or PET/CT experience plus experience in either X-ray or CT.

For Non-Dual Certification PET/CT Technologist:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine required (NMTCB or ARRT (RT-N)) and state license as applicable.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license as applicable.
• Minimum of 1-2 years PET/PETCT imaging experience with adequate training in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be willing to work at different locations within Indiana and travel locally as needed.
• Capable of venipuncture is required.

Experience Requirements Summary

• Specialty Years of Experience: 2 years (taking the higher requirement between dual and non-dual certification roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care and high-quality imaging.