PET/CT Technologist

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of an authorized user, the PET/CT technologist will perform high quality, diagnostic procedures and carry out all related functions pertaining to PET/CT examinations. Will collaborate with Radiologists, Physicists and Radiation Safety to assure all equipment, policies and procedures are adhering to ACR standards, manufacturers recommendations and NYS Radiation Safety Guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

AAS in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, NYS license/registration in Nuclear Medicine (must obtain within 6 months of limited permit) and Registered with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (must obtain within 1 year of appointment), one year experience as a radiologic technologist, plus current CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.

• Must have limited permit by time of appointment if NYS License/Registration hasn’t been obtained yet.
• Candidates who possess an A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, NYS license or eligible, and no experience will be considered for appointment to an entry level (SL1) position.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology. NYS License/Registration in Nuclear Medicine. Registered with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive technical experience required.

Work Days:

40 hrs/week; Monday-Friday; Specific hours to be determined. Will be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. Overtime may be required based on departmental needs.

Message to Applicants:

This posting accepts applications for current and future opportunities. SUNY Upstate Medical University is always looking for qualified medical radiographer candidates. Interested candidates can submit their application by clicking “Apply Now”.

• This posting will cover vacancies at both SUNY Upstate Downtown Campus and the Community Hospital Campus Syracuse, New York.

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 

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