PET CT Tech - Round Rock, TX

Texas Oncology; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

PTO

Job summary

Texas Oncology seeks a PET/CT Technologist to join the Round Rock team. The role supports imaging procedures, QA, and compliance with company standards.

Level 1–Sr options exist based on experience; incumbent will handle imaging, data management, and safety protocols in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s in Nuclear Medicine Technology or AMA‑accredited Radiologic Technology with PET‑CT cert.
• Three to five years in nuclear medicine and/or PET experience preferred.
• General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET imaging procedures including injection of radiopharmaceuticals and IV contrast.
• Assist with procedure scheduling and front office functions to support workflow.
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographics, report distribution, and patient files.
• Collect clinical data for follow-up and education materials.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

PET-CT certification

CNMT/ARRT(N) certification

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team! This position will support the Round Rock location. This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate work experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, generous PTO, 401k with company match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and discounts on select retailers.

Responsibilities

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, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Performs diagnostic PET 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 contraindications associated with the administration of IV contrast, can recognize possible reactions and knows the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction.
• Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Qualifications

Level 1

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or AMA accredited Radiologic Technology and PET‑CT certification.
• Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or prior 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 or nuclear medical experience.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or AMA accredited program.
• Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience.

Competencies

• 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 evaluates 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 other’s points of view.

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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.