PET/CT Technologist
Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC

Job Opportunity: Technologist (PET CT)

Location: Washington, North Carolina
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 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.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Communicate effectively with patients, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Train new technologists and/or personnel.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and peripheral devices.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• Certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N) or ARRT (RT-N)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• High school diploma or GED

Additional Information

• Candidates should be aware of travel time between locations.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Time off requests during the assignment should be communicated in advance.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment delivering high-quality imaging care across multiple settings.