PET/CT Technologist
Merced, California
Merced, CA

Job Opportunity: Technologist

Location

• City: Merced, California
• 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 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 working with radioactive materials.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Communicate effectively with patients, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Train new technologists and/or patient care staff.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and peripheral devices.

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.

Additional Notes

• CT license is not required as CT is used only for attenuation correction in this role.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.