Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist

Sugar Land, United States

This position is located at:

PET Imaging of Sugar Land

17320 W Grand Parkway S, Suite A

Sugar Land, TX 77479

What Nuclear (PET) contributes to Cardinal Health

Diagnostic Imaging uses advanced technology to create images of internal body structures, helping to assess clinical conditions and support diagnosis and treatment. This includes procedures like MRI, ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans.

The PET/CT Technologist is critical to the overall performance and efficiency of PET Imaging of Sugar Land. This position interacts with all of the various facets of the company, its patients, all center team members and Physician Offices.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
Process images and push to PACS.
Compare scan order/scan/clinical for veracity, accuracy, and data thoroughness.
Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs if necessary.
Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators
Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Correctly, legibly, and accurately scan data into document imaging software (RIS) – Charge Out Process
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends,) as necessary.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine
Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology or Certification Board (NMTCB) or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current BLS certification
CT imaging experience, preferred
Experience with GE PET/CT camera, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated hourly range: $31.50 per hour - $52.08 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/10/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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