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Why Join Us?
SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.
Job Description:
The Dual-Certified PET/CT Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomography (CT), and combined PET/CT imaging studies in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. This position requires a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist who also holds the appropriate radiologic technology credentials and Florida licensure to independently perform diagnostic CT imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will possess advanced certification in both Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography, ensuring the ability to operate PET/CT equipment and perform diagnostic and non-diagnostic CT studies while maintaining compliance with American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation standards. The technologist will also support the organization's Theranostics program, including radiopharmaceutical therapies such as Pluvicto®, Lutathera®, and Xofigo®. Prior Theranostics experience is preferred but not required, as training will be provided. Additionally, the technologist will receive cross-training in Radiation Oncology CT simulation procedures to support radiation treatment planning and provide operational flexibility across Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Oncology, and Theranostics services.
This position plays an important role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while supporting clinical workflows, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. PET/CT Imaging Operations
- Independently operate PET/CT imaging equipment and perform PET, CT, and combined PET/CT examinations within the technologist's authorized scope of practice.
- Perform PET imaging studies using approved radiopharmaceuticals and established clinical protocols.
- Perform diagnostic CT examinations, including studies with and without contrast, when appropriately trained, credentialed, and authorized.
- Perform CT imaging for attenuation correction, anatomical localization, and diagnostic purposes.
- Ensure proper patient positioning, image acquisition, reconstruction, processing, and documentation.
- Review images for technical quality and completeness before releasing patients.
- Collaborate with interpreting Radiologists and referring physicians to ensure appropriate imaging protocols.
- Maintain accurate imaging records and documentation within PACS, RIS, and EMR systems.
2. Theranostics and Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Support
- Support the coordination and delivery of Theranostics services, including Pluvicto®, Lutathera®, and Xofigo®.
- Assist authorized physicians and the multidisciplinary oncology team with preparation, coordination, and delivery of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical treatments.
- Prepare patients for therapy, including verification of treatment orders, patient identification, required laboratory results, and treatment readiness.
- Prepare, handle, measure, and administer therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals only when specifically authorized, appropriately trained, and permitted by applicable regulations and facility policies.
- Coordinate radiopharmaceutical ordering, delivery, receipt, inventory, storage, and disposal in collaboration with Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacy, and Radiation Safety personnel.
- Follow established protocols for radioactive material handling, contamination prevention, exposure monitoring, and radioactive waste management.
- Perform radiation surveys, contamination monitoring, and documentation associated with therapeutic radiopharmaceutical procedures as assigned.
- Provide patients and caregivers with radiation safety instructions and post-treatment precautions in accordance with approved protocols.
- Collaborate with Nuclear Medicine physicians, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, nursing staff, and Radiation Safety personnel to ensure safe and efficient treatment delivery.
- Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation, including radiopharmaceutical activity, administration details, and radioactive material accountability.
- Participate in Theranostics program development, quality assurance, and workflow standardization.
3. Radiation Oncology CT Simulation Support
- Complete cross-training in Radiation Oncology CT simulation procedures to support treatment planning and clinical operations.
- Assist with and perform CT simulation procedures under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapy team, once appropriately trained, credentialed, and authorized.
- Learn and apply patient positioning, immobilization techniques, and imaging protocols specific to Radiation Therapy treatment planning.
- Assist with patient preparation, setup, and image acquisition for CT simulation.
- Collaborate with Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, and Medical Physicists to ensure accurate imaging and patient setup for treatment planning.
- Maintain competency in CT simulation procedures and assist with Radiation Oncology workflows as operationally needed, within applicable licensure and scope-of-practice requirements.
- Follow established Radiation Oncology safety protocols, quality assurance standards, and documentation requirements.
4. Patient Care and Safety
- Verify physician orders, patient identification, clinical history, and examination requirements.
- Prepare and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable regulations and authorized procedures.
- Establish intravenous access and administer contrast media when appropriately trained, authorized, and permitted by facility policy.
- Screen patients for contrast allergies, renal function considerations, pregnancy, and other relevant contraindications.
- Monitor patients during imaging and therapeutic procedures and respond appropriately to adverse reactions or emergencies.
- Follow radiation protection principles, including ALARA, and maintain safe practices for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout imaging, simulation, and Theranostics procedures.
5. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
- Perform and document required daily, weekly, and periodic PET/CT equipment quality control procedures.
- Maintain compliance with applicable ACR accreditation standards, Florida Department of Health requirements, radioactive materials regulations, and applicable federal and state requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical receipt, administration, inventory, and disposal.
- Ensure CT imaging protocols meet established radiation dose optimization and image quality standards.
- Participate in accreditation activities, equipment inspections, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory audits.
- Maintain current professional certifications, state licensure, and continuing education requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance activities related to Radiation Oncology CT simulation and Theranostics following completion of required training.
- Follow the organization's radioactive materials license, Radiation Safety Officer guidance, and approved written procedures for therapeutic radiopharmaceutical services.
6. Operational Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily imaging schedules to optimize patient throughput and equipment utilization.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of Theranostics treatments, including radiopharmaceutical availability and multidisciplinary clinical resources.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, and administrative staff.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and coordinate timely service or corrective action.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation within applicable clinical information systems.
- Assist with the implementation and standardization of PET/CT, CT imaging, and Theranostics protocols across multiple locations.
- Provide operational support to Radiation Oncology services through CT simulation cross-training and coverage as appropriate.
- Support cross-training, workflow improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology educational program.
- Completion of additional CT education, clinical training, and competency requirements sufficient to perform the CT procedures assigned to this position.
Certification and Licensure
Candidates must meet all applicable requirements for Nuclear Medicine, CT imaging, and assigned Theranostics responsibilities.
1. Nuclear Medicine Certification — Required
- Current certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or
- Current ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology, ARRT(N).
2. Florida State Licensure — Required
- Current Florida Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
- Current Florida General Radiographer certification to support the performance of full diagnostic CT examinations
3. CT Certification — Strongly Preferred
- Current ARRT certification in Computed Tomography, ARRT(CT), or
- Current NMTCB Computed Tomography certification, NMTCB(CT).
4. Additional Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Documented CT training and clinical competency.
- Ability to satisfy applicable ACR accreditation personnel qualifications for PET/CT and CT imaging.
- Ability to independently perform both PET and diagnostic CT imaging within applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Willingness to complete Radiation Oncology CT simulation cross-training and maintain documented competency.
- Ability to perform assigned CT simulation responsibilities within applicable Florida licensure and scope-of-practice requirements.
- Willingness to complete Theranostics training, including therapeutic radiopharmaceutical handling, radiation safety, and treatment procedures.
- Ability to meet applicable radioactive materials license requirements and demonstrate competency in assigned Theranostics activities.
Important: Nuclear Medicine certification alone does not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates must possess the additional required Florida General Radiographer certification and documented CT competencies necessary to perform diagnostic CT studies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of PET/CT imaging experience, preferably in an outpatient oncology setting.
- Advanced CT certification through ARRT(CT) or NMTCB(CT).
- Experience performing diagnostic CT examinations, including contrast-enhanced studies.
- Experience with oncology imaging protocols and PET radiopharmaceuticals, including FDG and PSMA-based tracers.
- Previous experience supporting Theranostics programs, including Pluvicto®, Lutathera®, and Xofigo®.
- Experience with therapeutic radiopharmaceutical handling, radiation safety, and treatment coordination.
- Previous experience in Radiation Oncology or CT simulation.
- Familiarity with ACR accreditation processes and imaging quality assurance requirements.
- Experience with Siemens, GE HealthCare, or other PET/CT imaging systems.
- Experience working independently in an outpatient imaging environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong technical knowledge of PET, CT, and hybrid PET/CT imaging.
- Understanding of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical handling, therapeutic radiopharmaceutical procedures, and CT dose optimization.
- Ability to independently manage imaging operations and patient workflows.
- Strong patient care, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to recognize and respond to imaging-related complications.
- Knowledge of ACR accreditation, Florida licensure, and applicable federal regulatory requirements.
- Ability and willingness to learn Radiation Oncology CT simulation workflows and techniques.
- Ability to support Theranostics treatment workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary oncology teams.
- Commitment to high-quality imaging, patient safety, and operational excellence.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to assist with patient transfers and positioning.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies consistent with organizational safety policies.
- Ability to work in an environment involving ionizing radiation and radioactive materials while adhering to established safety protocols.
Position Expectations
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to independently perform the Nuclear Medicine and CT components of the organization's PET/CT imaging services without requiring a separately assigned CT technologist for routine operations, provided the procedures are within the candidate's verified scope of practice. The technologist will also be expected to successfully complete Radiation Oncology CT simulation cross-training and provide support for simulation procedures as needed, subject to documented competency, appropriate authorization, and applicable regulatory requirements. Additionally, the technologist will support the organization's Theranostics program, including coordination of radiopharmaceutical therapies, patient preparation, radioactive material handling, radiation safety, and treatment-related activities. Prior Theranostics experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided. Any administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals must occur only under the supervision or direction required by applicable law, the facility's radioactive materials license, and authorized physician protocols. The organization reserves the right to verify all certifications, licenses, clinical competencies, and accreditation-related qualifications before employment and assignment of independent imaging or therapeutic responsibilities.
