PET/CT Technologist
Merced, California
Merced, CA

Job Opportunity: Technologist

Location

• Merced, California

Employment Type

• Contract Clinician
• Contract Length: 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
• 40 hours per week

Job Summary

• Perform PET/CT imaging with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and high-quality diagnostic images.
• Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and troubleshoot imaging equipment.
• Work environments may include outpatient centers, mobile units, or hospital-based facilities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required); Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification.
• CNMT California License for Nuclear Medicine (required to perform PET/CT imaging in California).
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 1-2 years of PET/PETCT imaging experience with adequate training in Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Valid state driver’s license (as applicable).
• Local travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications and aseptic injection technique.
• Adhere to radiation safety regulations and proper documentation when handling radioactive materials.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Train new staff and troubleshoot imaging equipment and peripherals.

Note: A CT license is not required as CT is used only for attenuation correction in this role.