Astrana Health

Technology-enabled platform delivering value-based care

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 13

Part-timeAlhambra, CA, USA$55 - $75 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a current California Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) certificate with the applicable scope of practice.
Hold current ARRT (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification, as applicable.
Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Have knowledge of radiation safety practices, ALARA principles, radiopharmaceutical handling, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and high-quality imaging.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have a passion for improving the lives of underserved patients and advancing value-based care.

Responsibilities

Calculate, measure, order, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, using a computer and following the physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide assistance during procedures.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Process PET/CT images promptly for radiologist evaluation and reporting to the referring physician.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals according to radiation safety procedures.
Record and process procedure results.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals according to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical histories to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and patient radioactivity using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Exercise radiation safety precautions and follow ALARA guidelines.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patients to allow effective treatment of patients' diseases using a computer.

Desired Qualifications

Have experience performing PET/CT imaging.
Hold ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT) if performing the CT component of PET/CT under the CTNM pathway.

Astrana Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate PET/CT Technologist to join our team on a per diem basis at Pacific Medical Imaging and Oncology Center (PMIOC) in Alhambra, CA The ideal candidate will perform cardiac procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

Calculate, measure, order and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received , used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Process PET/CT images in a timely matter for Radiologist to evaluate and referring physician to get report.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation Safety procedures.
Record and process results of procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation Exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Exercise radiation safety precautions and follow ALARA guidelines
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Other duties as assigned.

Current California Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) certificate with the applicable scope of practice
Current ARRT (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification, as applicable
ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT) if performing the CT component of PET/CT under the CTNM pathway
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience performing PET/CT imaging preferred
Knowledge of radiation safety practices, ALARA principles, radiopharmaceutical handling, and applicable regulatory requirements
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and high-quality imaging
Effective verbal and written communication skills
An authentic passion for improving the lives of underserved patients and advancing value-based care

About the Company

Astrana Health

Technology-enabled platform delivering value-based care

Astrana Health runs a physician-focused, technology-enabled care platform that supports providers in delivering proactive, preventive, value-based care. Its end-to-end system coordinates care across affiliated networks, a management services organization, and primary, specialty, and ancillary clinics to help more than 20,000 providers and over 1.6 million Americans in value-based arrangements. How it works: the proprietary platform connects clinicians, patients, and care settings, enabling proactive care planning, care coordination, and efficient delivery of services in primary and specialty care. The company differentiates itself by combining a large provider network, an MSO, and clinics with a single tech platform to scale value-based care and improve patient experiences and outcomes rather than relying on fragmented, fee-for-service models. Its goal is to create a healthcare system that delivers better care, better experiences, and better outcomes for all.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Alhambra, CA
Founded: Not listed

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