PET-CT Technologist
Company: Optum
Location: Mount Kisco
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
SIGN ON BONUS $5,000
Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a PET/CT
Technologist to join our team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a
clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians
work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral
part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. -
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a
global organization behind you so you can help your patients live
healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the
health of your community with the excitement of contributing new
practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for
millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have
the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and
discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting.
Growing together.
CareMount Medical, P.C. is the largest independent multispecialty
medical group in New York State, providing comprehensive medical
care of the highest quality to over 640,000 patients in more than
45 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia,
and Ulster counties and New York City. Founded in 1946 as Mount
Kisco Medical Group, CareMount has grown to over 600 physicians and
advanced practice professionals representing more than 40 different
medical specialties. CareMount is affiliated with world-class
organizations including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Sinai
Health System, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
CareMount offers on-site laboratory and radiology services,
endoscopy and infusion suites, and operates eight urgent-care
centers. Our physicians are frequently recognized as best doctors
in respected publications and have been featured in lists including
New York Magazine's "Best Doctors," Westchester and Hudson Valley
Magazine's "Top Doctors" as well as in Castle Connolly Medical's
"Top Doctors." For additional information about CareMount Medical
and its specialties, please visit: www.caremountmedical.com.
The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our
patients...to provide high quality medical and surgical care in a
warm, friendly setting, and in a caring manner. Each and every
member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this
ideal - physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel.
A PET/CT Technologist operates equipment that combines
radiopharmaceutical imaging with CT technology to produce detailed
images for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions,
including cancer and heart disease. They administer
radiopharmaceuticals, ensure patient safety, and perform scans
while adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines. -
Primary Responsibilities:
Performing PET/CT scans:
This involves operating the equipment, positioning patients, and
ensuring proper scanning parameters are set
Administering radiopharmaceuticals:
PET/CT scans use radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to show
metabolic activity in the body, and technologists are responsible
for their safe and accurate administration
Ensuring patient safety:
This includes monitoring patients during the scan, administering
contrast materials for CT imaging, and implementing radiation
safety procedures
Image quality and analysis:
Technologists are responsible for capturing high-quality images,
ensuring proper processing, and collaborating with radiologists to
interpret the results
Equipment maintenance:
This includes calibrating equipment, performing quality control
tests, and troubleshooting any technical issues
Following protocols and regulations:
Technologists must adhere to established protocols, safety
guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to radiation safety
and patient care
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals:
Working with doctors, nurses, radiologists, and other staff members
to provide comprehensive patient care
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
Completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or
equivalent education
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB) or the ARRT (N), and state-specific licensure
CT certified
Preferred Qualification:
Proven excellent communication, attention to detail, and the
ability to work independently and as part of a team are
essential
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far- reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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