PET CT Tech

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing diagnostic procedures, vital for high-quality nuclear medicine imaging.Every day, you will operate within your professional scope, preparing patients for scans, operating PET/CT and other nuclear medicine instruments under supervision. You'll ensure radiation safety, perform quality control, manage radioactive materials disposal, and monitor work areas for regulatory compliance.To be successful in this role, you will possess a thorough understanding of nuclear medicine and PET/CT, meticulous attention to detail in radiopharmaceutical handling, and a strong commitment to radiation safety. Your ability to operate advanced equipment accurately and ensure compliance will be vital for precise diagnostic results.

• Provides excellent customer service
• Demonstrates technical competence
• Acts with sense of urgency
• Proactively contributes to organizational excellence
• Demonstrates effective stewardship
• Continuously challenges status quo

Job Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine
• One (1) year experience as a licensed nuclear medicine technologist
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA BLS)

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging, proper operation of and care of PET/CT scanner, hot lab, and radiation safety

Preferred:

• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed nuclear medicine or PET/CT technologist 
• One (1) year experience as a licensed CT/Radiologic Technologist
• Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS.