CT Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Preparation & CareReview patient medical history and imaging requisitions.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain informed consent.
• Ensure appropriate pre-procedural preparations (e.g., fasting, hydration, glucose levels).
• Imaging ProceduresPerform PET and PET/CT scans following established protocols.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents under physician supervision.
• Position patients accurately for optimal imaging results.
• Quality Assurance & Equipment MaintenanceConduct regular quality control checks on imaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and quality assurance activities.
• Documentation & ComplianceDocument radiopharmaceutical doses and patient information in required systems.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Collaboration & Communication Work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Required Education:

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board – Nuclear Medicine Tech (NMT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology (N).
• Must possess an active license from the State of New York Department of Health (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License – Diagnostic with Injection Registered).
• Must possess an active CT certification to perform diagnostic CT and perform PET – CT fusion imaging (ARRT – Computed Tomography (CT)).
• Maintains active Nuclear Medicine, CT licenses and BLS.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education.