PET/CT Technologist
Cooperstown, New York
Cooperstown, NY

Job Opportunity: Technologist (PET CT)

Location

• Cooperstown, New York

Employment Type

• Contract Clinician
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
• 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Perform PET/CT imaging procedures with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with patients to explain procedures and ease concerns.
• Interpret physician orders and select appropriate imaging parameters and software options.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images to assist accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure patient safety through pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, and adherence to radiation safety regulations.
• Document properly when handling radioactive materials and patients.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment including scanners, mobile coaches, monitors, PACS, and coils.
• Train new technologists and/or patient care staff as needed.
• Work environments may include outpatient centers, mobile units, or inpatient hospital settings.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of PET/CT technologist experience (minimum)
• Dual certification as a PET/CT technologist:

  • ARRT (CT) and ARRT (N) certifications OR
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification for both CT and Nuclear Medicine
• Valid New York state licenses for both CT Technologist and Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Experience with GE Discovery IQ equipment preferred

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and technical competence.
• Emphasis on patient safety and radiation regulation compliance is critical.