PET / CT TECHNOLOGISTS

The US Oncology Network•Wichita, KS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a part-time, on-site PET-CT Technologist to join our team in our Wichita, KS offices. The typical work week is 30 hours per week or 3(10 hour) shifts/week with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends. As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years being established in Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communities across the state. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Our management and physician teams continue to be recognized in our communities for Excellence in Healthcare! With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life-saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission. In CCK’s partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees. Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the coordination and administration of radiologic exams. The role is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic imaging scans for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and the accurate acquisition of imaging data for evaluation by physicians and radiologists. The role assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to diagnostic imaging, patient and employee safety, and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. This role requires collaboration amongst coworkers and other departments, as well as providers.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three years experience as a CT/MRI Technologist preferred.
Certification in CT preferred.
Experience in EMR systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs radiologic procedures as ordered by providers, achieving a high level of quality.
Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.
Escorts patients during imaging exams; assists with dressings as necessary; injects patients with contrast or isotopes for applicable exams.
Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery imaging services and results utilizing an EMR.
Logs radiologic procedures completed within an EMR system.
Processes routine paperwork related to radiologic exams.
Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.
Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.
Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended.
Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment and handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.
Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.
Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Demonstrates compliance with all policies and procedure including HIPAA privacy rules and maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
Cross-trains on other departmental functions as directed or needed.
Attends required, applicable meetings.
Remains current on all compliance requirements.
Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed
Completes other duties as reasonably requested.