PET-CT Technologist

The US Oncology Network•El Paso, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join their team at the El Paso Gateway Cancer Center. This position can be filled at Level 1, 2, or Sr, depending on the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the nation, with a mission to make high-quality cancer care accessible to all communities. They utilize leading-edge technology and research to deliver evidence-based cancer care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their patients' fights against cancer. The organization treats a significant portion of Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

Level 1: Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelors degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA accredited program and PET-CT certification.
Level 1: Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.
Level 1: General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.
Level 1: CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
Level 2: Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET or nuclear medical experience.
Level Sr: Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA accredited program.
Level Sr: Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience.
Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly and distinctly understand customer requirements; anticipates customers primary needs; is service-oriented and demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs; takes immediate action to address customer needs; measures success by customers feedback.
Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality.
Teamwork/ Collaboration: Seeks to accomplish individual and/or group goals by creating and leveraging cross functional teams; works well with other people on the job by intentionally and appropriately compromising and using creativity to solve common problems and generate the desired results; demonstrates appreciation for others points of view.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred. (Level 1)
Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET or nuclear medical experience. (Level 2)
Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience. (Level Sr)

Responsibilities

Performs PET imaging procedures and related functions.
Collaborates with Medical Director and management on technical issues, equipment performance, and QA.
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data.
Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, and patient files.
Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility.
Responsible for patient data and films including: printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned films and requested outside films.
Understands the contraindications associated with the administration of IV contrast, recognizes possible reactions, and knows the procedure to follow in case of a reaction.
Orders necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media.