PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Who We Are: Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

About the role

• Provide healthcare services using radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform cardiac PET/CT procedures, nuclear imaging, and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.
• Apply professional judgment and uphold medical ethics during all procedures.
• Deliver appropriate patient care, recognizing conditions essential for successful procedure outcomes.
• Operate and maintain imaging and radiation detection equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals/medications as prescribed, following state statutes and institutional policy.
• Ensure radiation safety protocols are followed for patients, self, and others.
• Assist other clinics and departments as needed.
• Collaborate with practitioners by corroborating patient histories with procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare patients through clear instructions, cooperation-building, and anxiety minimization.
• Optimize patient positioning and comfort to ensure high-quality imaging results.
• Evaluate image quality and confirm accurate patient identification for each study.
• Provide both physical and emotional support