Nuclear Med/PET Technologist, Per Diem

Shields

. Follow Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeNewburyport • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $60 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in operating PET equipment and performing nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Proficient in regulatory compliance, patient data management, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State LicenseARRT CertificationNuclear Medicine ExperienceIV ProficiencyCPR Certification

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Hard Skills

PET Equipment OperationPatient Data EntryHot Lab ResponsibilitiesPatient PositioningExamination Form Completion

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPatient CommunicationMobility Assistance

Tools & Technologies

Tech Data Entry Program

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT RegistrationNMTCB RegistrationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyNRC RegulationsJCAHO StandardsContraindicationsRadiopharmaceuticals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety
Follow NRC, state regulatory agency, and JCAHO rules and regulations
Explain all aspects of examinations to patients at their level of understanding
Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes
Perform all hot lab responsibilities
Ensure patients are cleared of contraindications and hazards
Position patients accurately and ensure their comfort
Maintain visual and verbal contact with patients during examinations
Complete examination-related forms
Record patient data in the Tech Data Entry program
Provide and issue films when appropriate
Forward PET-related data to the radiologist after examinations
Refilm cases as time allows
Assist clerical staff as needed
Clean and resupply equipment and rooms as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which he/she is employed to work
Must be certified in CPR
Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB
A minimum of one-year prior nuclear medicine experience is required
Excellent interpersonal skills are required
Must be proficient in starting IVs
Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties
Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds

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