PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Who We Are:

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

What We Offer:

• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

About the Role

• Provide healthcare services using radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform cardiac PET/CT procedures, nuclear imaging, and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.
• Apply professional judgment and uphold medical ethics during all procedures.
• Deliver appropriate patient care, recognizing conditions essential for successful procedure outcomes.
• Operate and maintain imaging and radiation detection equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals/medications as prescribed, following state statutes and institutional policy.
• Ensure radiation safety protocols are followed for patients, self, and others.
• Assist other clinics and departments as needed.

How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward

• Collaborate with practitioners by corroborating patient histories with procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare patients through clear instructions, cooperation-building, and anxiety minimization.
• Optimize patient positioning and comfort to ensure high-quality imaging results.
• Evaluate image quality and confirm accurate patient identification for each study.
• Provide both physical and emotional support to patients during procedures.
• Maintain required certifications, including HazMat and BLS, to support operational and safety standards.
• Perform venipunctures and respond to emergency situations with basic life support when necessary.
• Uphold CIS’s patient philosophy through compassionate, ethical, and skillful care delivery.

What Makes You a Great Match

• Licensed by the State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in nuclear medicine and/or radiology in the state where work is performed.
• Registered with NMTCB and/or ARRT.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Committed to ongoing professional development through continuing education.
• Skilled in communication with patients, peers, and practitioners.
• Experienced in Nuclear Medicine imaging, radiation protection principles, and radiopharmaceutical preparation/administration. Cardiac PET/CT experience is a plus.
• Flexible and willing to assist in other clinics or roles as needed.
• Able to work with professionalism, empathy, and attention to patient safety and comfort.