PET/CT Imaging Assistant

Arizona Center for Cancer Care•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The PET/CT Imaging Assistant supports the daily clinical and operational functions of the PET/CT imaging department at Arizona Center for Cancer Care (AZCCC), under the supervision of PET/CT Technologists and departmental leadership. The role supports patient care and department operations through patient preparation, room readiness, supply management, documentation, and coordination of patient flow. The assistant collaborates with technologists, providers, nursing, and other clinical staff while following AZCCC standards for patient and radiation safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and quality of care. The position is full-time and onsite in a clinical or office setting at the PET CT Tempe location, with travel to other AZCCC clinic locations as required. It is a fast-paced, collaborative role that requires effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols and healthcare regulations. Hours may require flexibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current CPR.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, and pull as needed; and see, hear, type, and speak.
Ability to adhere to safety protocols and healthcare regulations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five years of healthcare experience or qualification as a Medical Assistant preferred. The posting states “Minimum of five 3 years,” which is ambiguous.
Medical Assistant diploma or certification preferred.
For Medical Assistant qualification, one of the listed pathways applies: completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program; completion of an unapproved program and passage of an NCCA- or ANSI-accredited certification exam; completion of a physician-designed program meeting A.R.S. § 32-1456(D); qualifying pre-February 2, 2000 training and subsequent employment; qualifying pre-February 2, 2000 direct supervision for at least 2,000 hours; or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.

Responsibilities

Assist PET/CT Technologists with daily clinical and operational activities of the PET/CT department.
Provide direct patient care as directed by the PET/CT Technologist, including glucose testing after required training and competency validation.
Prepare patients for PET/CT examinations and monitor patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures.
Communicate with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and internal and external departments to coordinate patient care and imaging services.
Assist with patient chart preparation, chart workups, daily logs, telephone communications, and other required documentation.
Assist with imaging acquisition and processing protocols under the direction of the PET/CT Technologist and within assigned training and competency.
Perform assigned tasks within PACS and other imaging-related systems.
Monitor assigned Microsoft Teams groups, departmental email communications, and Research Measurement Sheets; complete or route assigned items as required.
Prepare, clean, and stock examination rooms and maintain radiological and patient care supplies.
Identify patient care, scheduling, workflow, equipment, or operational issues and communicate them to the PET/CT Technologist or departmental leadership.
Assist with additional patient care and operational needs arising during daily department activities.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow AZCCC policies and procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, radiation safety, and applicable departmental requirements.
Travel to other AZCCC clinic locations as required to support PET/CT operations.
Perform duties within established training, competency, organizational policy, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.