PRN PET/CT Technologist

Role Overview

As a PRN PET/CT Technologist you will produce cross‑sectional images for medical interpretation using radiofrequencies within a magnetic field. You will communicate with patients to explain procedures, ensure comfort, safety, and satisfaction, and interpret physician orders to select appropriate software options and imaging parameters for high‑quality studies. The role requires flexibility to work in a freestanding outpatient center, a mobile coach, or a hospital‑based/inpatient facility, and to respond promptly to per‑diem coverage requests, covering at least one shift in a 30‑day period.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety through pre‑screening for contraindications and aseptic injection technique.
• Maintain radiation safety and regulatory compliance, including proper documentation when handling radioactive materials and patients.
• Produce high‑quality diagnostic PET/CT images.
• Effectively communicate with customers, radiologists, and other staff, using all channels of communication to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain patient, family, and staff confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Train new technologists and/or patient care assistants.
• Troubleshoot the scanner, mobile coach, and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine or Positron Emission Tomography by the NMTCB, or Nuclear Medicine certification by the ARRT.
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Preferred Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies.

Physical Requirements

• Potential exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting patients on a mobile unit.
• Potential exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
• More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs; see, speak, and hear to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel, or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift non‑ambulatory patients for transfer or examination.

Pay

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in Washington is $63.65 – $78.81. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.