PRN PET Technologist - Fort Worth, Texas

US Oncology, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN PET Technologist to join our Fort Worth Cancer Center team! 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. What does the PET Technologist do? (including but not limited to) Under general supervision, 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, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

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 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.
Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA accredited program.
Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience.

Responsibilities

Performs PET procedures to include: injection of injectable radiation, monitoring patient before, during and after infusion, management of treatment process, and follows patients for complete care.
Preps infusion room for treatments for the day.
Orders necessary medication for infusion treatments
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 radiation infusion, be able to recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction.