PET/CT Tech

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PET/CT Tech to join our team This position will support the Denison location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:30p (hours can vary slightly depending on the schedule) position with no call or major holidays.

This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager: We are a small clinic with a great staff. Our CT tech has been working with us for over 25 yrs and our PET tech since we opened our PET scanner in 2021. We all work well together and enjoy helping each other be the best we can be for our patients.

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.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the PET/CT Tech do?

Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT and CT imaging procedures and related functions. Collaborates with Medical Director and Supervisor 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.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities

* Performs diagnostic PET/CT or CT imaging procedures to include: injection of radio- pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, the 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, be able to recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction.
* Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the PET/CT Tech will have the following background and experience:

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.
* 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.

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements):

* Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET & CT or nuclear medical experience.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):

* Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA accredited program.
* Minimum four years nuclear medical PET & CT experience.
* PET/CT certification required.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.