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Akumin® · 4 months ago

PET/CT Technologist - Floater

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65/hr - $85/hr

3+ years exp

Akumin is a healthcare company that provides mobile imaging services, and they are seeking a PET/CT Technologist - Floater to deliver PET/CT scanning coverage and support team members in the field. The role involves ensuring patient comfort and safety while producing high-quality diagnostic images and effectively communicating with physicians and radiology staff.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Produces high quality diagnostic images, responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients

Partners with local ADDs (Account Development Directors) to effectively communicate with physician groups and Radiology/Clinic Directors, and Radiologists on PET/CT software, customer portal, scanning protocols, and quality issues

Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.)

Assists Sales team with start-ups and new business as needed

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Nuclear MedicinePET/CT ImagingNMTCB CertificationARRT CertificationPatient SafetyRadiation SafetyCommunication SkillsMulti-tasking SkillsBasic Computer KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Required

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

NMTCB or ARRT (N)

State license, as required

CPR certification

As applicable, valid state driver's license

Experienced Nuclear Technologist with 3+ years' experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies working in high-pressure/high visibility environments with regular patient satisfaction surveys

Previous experience managing business relationships with physicians and customers

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and adapt to new environments quickly

Ability to work at several locations

Organizational and multi-tasking skills

Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs

90% travel may be required