Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Centralus Health’s mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to success, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

About the role

Full-time, day shift. The employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff with an emphasis on quality service and safe care. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to work as a team. Responsibilities include routine Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging, preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes in diagnostic, therapeutic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, measure, prepare, and document radiation doses and radiopharmaceuticals using computerized systems in accordance with physician orders and imaging protocols*.
• Perform nuclear medicine and PET imaging procedures competently, including the safe administration of radioisotopes*.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot radioisotope and laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance*.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality*.
• Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual quality control (QC) procedures on Nuclear Medicine and PET scanners, dose calibrators, and other departmental equipment*.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and departmental quality assurance (QA) policies.
• Maintain accurate QA documentation and records*.
• Maintain and calibrate imaging and laboratory equipment to meet regulatory and manufacturer standards*.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assuming additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental operations*.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and education of new staff members, technologists, and students.
• Maintain all required professional credentials, certifications, and continuing education (CE) credits necessary for the position*.
• Travel with the mobile PET unit to multiple Centralus Health locations to provide imaging services as required*.

* Indicates an essential function of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are core duties fundamental to the position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Success Factors

• Prioritize patient safety and quality in every interaction.
• Consistently follow radiation safety standards, imaging protocols, and quality assurance procedures while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Communicate clearly, help patients feel comfortable throughout their procedure, and protect their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Dependable, adaptable, and solution-oriented; thrive in a dynamic environment, adjust to changing schedules, mobile PET travel, and varying patient volumes while maintaining high-quality care.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, building positive working relationships with physicians, technologists, nurses, and support staff.
• Committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement; take ownership of equipment performance, complete quality control procedures accurately, maintain regulatory compliance, and pursue professional development.
• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism; take ownership of work, maintain required certifications and continuing education, document accurately, and represent the organization with integrity.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Required completion of one of the following:
  • 2-year accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
  • 4-year accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
  • Accredited certificate program
• Current NMTCB or ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification required.
• CT certification through NMTCB or ARRT, or ARRT certification in Radiography (DX) with CT credentials.
• Current New York State Department of Health license in Nuclear Medicine Technology required, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• New York State licensure in Nuclear Medicine (NM), Diagnostic Radiography (DX), or Computed Tomography (CT), as applicable.
• Previous Nuclear Medicine and/or PET experience preferred; new graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, and lift as required to perform job duties safely.
• Ability to safely transfer, position, and assist patients with varying levels of mobility.
• Ability to travel with the mobile PET unit to multiple Centralus Health locations as needed.