PET/CT Technologist: $70/hour + 3 days a week!

About the role

For over 50 years, DMS Health Technologies has delivered quality medical imaging care and service to partners and their patients. We leverage that experience to lead in quality imaging, care, and service. Learn more at dmshealth.com.

Schedule & locations

Full-time, weekday daytime hours only — no nights, weekends, or holidays. Current route:

• Monday – South Hill, VA
• Tuesday – South Hill, VA
• Friday – Richmond, VA

Routes are subject to change based on business needs. Must be willing and flexible to travel occasionally to other sites within the region for backup support. This position may require travel up to 100% of the time.

Compensation & benefits

• $70 per hour
• Annual profit-share bonus of 4%
• Cell phone stipend
• Clothing allowance

Responsibilities

• Utilize radiopharmaceuticals, oral and IV contrast agents to perform diagnostic PET, PET/CT, and CT examinations.
• Provide quality patient care and comfort; ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Explain medical procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Perform technical procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Collaborate with radiologists to ensure smooth imaging tests and precise, detailed images.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & abilities

• Multi-task while maintaining great patient care and superior exam quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Self-starter able to work well independently.
• Ability to follow instructions in stressful environments.
• Superb bedside manner; ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• PC proficiency: access job-related websites, review online documentation, and use Microsoft Office Suite.

Certifications & licenses

• CNMT or RT (N)
• CPR certified
• Mandatory education, TB screening
• Advanced certification in modality must be obtained within 18 months of hire

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crawl
• Climb up and down stairs
• Push and pull wheelchairs
• Carry and lift; move non-ambulatory patients from sitting or lying positions for transfer or exam
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Background check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.