PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time

PET / NM Technologist - | Day Shift | Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

Looking for a day shift role that gives you variety-without the stress of constantly changing hospitals or teams?

Join Guthrie Lourdes Hospital's Imaging Services department and build a more flexible, well-rounded career while staying rooted in one supportive environment.

This is an ideal role for both new and experienced Technologists who want to expand their skills, avoid unit burnout, and maintain a consistent schedule.

What You'll Actually Experience in This Role:

• Gain experience that makes you a stronger, more marketable Tech
• Work with supportive teams who are used to collaborating
• Stay within one hospital-with the potential ability for cross-training based on your interests

Schedule & Coverage

• Full-Time, Day Shift

Why Technologists Choose Guthrie:

• Sign-On Bonus (no contract, no payback obligation)
• Variety without chaos-expand your skills without losing support
• Consistent scheduling and leadership that understands Technologist needs
• A pathway into advanced roles and leadership

Benefits That Matter:

• Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
• PTO starts accruing Day 1
• Up to $9,000 Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days)
• 403(b) with employer match

About Guthrie Lourdes Hospital:

Join a 197-bed acute care hospital that is recognized nationally as a top place to work, including Modern Healthcare, Forbes, and Newsweek.

Summary

The NM-PET/CT technologist uses radioactive materials in specialized studies of body organs and/or laboratory analysis to assist the physician in diagnosis and injury. Perform technical procedures, including the control of ionizing radiation producing equipment for radiological diagnosis.

Experience

Minimum of one year experience preferred.

Education

Certification from an approved Radiological Technology Program (Two years).

Licenses:

ARRT(R)(NM) or RT(NMT) certification required, Advanced RT(R)(CT) certification preferred.

Essential Functions

• Perform equipment quality control, both daily and quarterly and maintain records of same

• Maintain equipment and procedure repairs, as needed

• Dose management and administration

• Prepare and administer proper radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures

• Prepare therapeutic doses for administration by radiologist

• Promotes culture that fosters caring, quality, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility

• Use two forms of patient identification for all patient interactions

• Initiates and places IV

• Maintain records of all radioactive material in department from reception to use of and then to final disposal.

• Properly dispose of used radioactive material through return of manufacturer or by holding until proper disposal limits have been reached

• Enforce radiation and general safety rules and regulations

Other Duties

• Maintains clean, safe work environment.
• Provide patient care within the technologists' scope of practice.
• Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACS programs as they relate to NM/PET.
• Maintain other records with the RSO as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Procure and maintain inventory or radiopharmaceuticals and other items needed to ensure operation of department.
• Maintain regulated annual competencies.
• Participate in patient and employee satisfaction improvement initiatives.

Salary Min$40.74 Max$65.52

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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.