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 strong communication skills to connect with patients, explain procedures, and ensure their comfort and safety. You will produce high-quality PET/CT diagnostic images by accurately interpreting physician orders and selecting appropriate imaging parameters. The role requires flexibility to work in various settings such as outpatient centers, mobile units, 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 handling radioactive materials and patients.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Train new technologists and patient coordinators.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment, including scanners, mobile units, monitors, and PACS.

Required Qualifications

For Dual Certified 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 imaging.
• Local travel may be required.

For Non-Dual Certified 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.
• 1-2 years of PET/PETCT imaging experience with adequate training in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.
• Local travel may be required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be willing to work at different locations within Indiana and travel locally as needed.
• Capable of performing venipuncture is required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

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