PET Tech - McAllen, TX

US Oncology Network • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a PET-CT Technologist to join our team! This position will support the McAllen, Texas location. This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate work experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA accredited program and PET-CT certification.
• Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.
• General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET or nuclear medical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA accredited program.
• Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures including injection of radio-pharmaceutical 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 the case of a reaction.
• Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on some retailers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree