PET/CT Technologist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Facility Type: Diagnostic Center

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: M-F, 8-5pm, 40 hrs per week, no weekend, no overtime

Certification Needed: CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification, PET/CT certification.

State License Needed: State licensure where applicable.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse who will be responsible for performing advanced imaging procedures, including PET/CT and CT scans, ensuring paramount patient safety through ALARA principles and proper contrast administration, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced imaging equipment, and meticulously managing patient records and data. This role also supports clinical research trials by adhering to study protocols and assisting with data collection and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Performs PET/CT and CT imaging procedures, including radiopharmaceutical and IV/oral contrast administration, protocol setup, patient positioning, image reconstruction, and processing.
• Ensures patient safety by following ALARA principles, hot lab safety protocols, and proper contrast administration procedures, including recognizing and responding to adverse reactions.
• Performs daily quality control of imaging equipment, identifies performance issues, and coordinates necessary equipment maintenance or service.
• Manages patient records and imaging data, including verifying demographics, maintaining files, distributing reports, archiving images, and transferring or retrieving records.
• Supports clinical research trials by adhering to study protocols and assisting with patient scheduling, clinical data collection, and educational materials.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or associate or bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology from an AMA accredited program and PET/CT certification.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
• Proficiency in venipuncture/IV.

Experience

• Minimum three to five years’ experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.

Skills

• General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.
• Proficiency in venipuncture/IV.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.