PET/CT Technologist

Radiopharmaceutical & IV Administration: Delivers unit doses via manual injection or automated dose delivery systems (e.g., Medrad Intego); establishes peripheral IV lines; administers contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals following regulatory and protocol guidelines. Role Summary & Clinical Duties PET Imaging & Patient Care: Performs diagnostic PET/CT examinations under physician clinical supervision, reviewing requisitions/screening forms, assessing patient needs, and explaining procedures to patients and families.

Job Title: PET/CT Technologist
Location: NYC, NY
Duration: 2 months Contract
Schedule: DAY Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Hourly rate: $85/ hour on W2 Negotiable
Role Summary & Clinical Duties

• PET Imaging & Patient Care: Performs diagnostic PET/CT examinations under physician clinical supervision, reviewing requisitions/screening forms, assessing patient needs, and explaining procedures to patients and families.
• Radiopharmaceutical & IV Administration: Delivers unit doses via manual injection or automated dose delivery systems (e.g., Medrad Intego); establishes peripheral IV lines; administers contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals following regulatory and protocol guidelines.
• Image Processing & PACS: Processes complex PET/CT imaging (including Axial Fusion, Myeloma Kidney Standard/Coronal cuts) and archives studies to PACS, MIM systems, and Syngo servers.

Safety, QA & Equipment Maintenance

• Radiation Safety & Compliance: Adheres to NYS DOH, Radiation Safety, and SNMMI standards; tracks radiopharmaceutical doses in NMIS/Client systems; issues Dose Exposure Cards; manages radioactive waste/delivery cases safely.
• Quality Control: Performs daily/monthly QA and constancy checks on PET cameras (X-ray/PET), dose calibrators (Intego, AtomLab 500), and wipe counters; conducts area wipes and survey measurements.

Shift & Schedule Details

• Shift: Day Shift, Monday – Friday (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
• Schedule Notes: Must be open to flexible work schedules/extended hours if needed.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Licensure: Dual License in Nuclear Medicine and CT required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in peripheral IV insertion, PET/CT processing workstations, PACS/RIS, dose delivery systems, and CPR/infection control protocols.