PET/CT Tech - Supplemental

Compass Oncology; Spokane (WA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Compass Oncology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Spokane, Washington. The role involves performing PET scans and ensuring patient safety while delivering high-quality care. Required qualifications include an associate's degree in nuclear medicine technology, experience in nuclear medicine, and relevant certification.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to saving lives through innovative and compassionate care.

Qualifikationen

• Must have an associate's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program.
• Three years' experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience is required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT (N) certification is needed.
• State licensure where applicable.

Aufgaben

• Performs PET scan procedures, including injections and imaging.
• Assists in scheduling procedures and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Ensures accuracy of patient information and report distribution.
• Conducts quality control measures on machines and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Nuclear medicine procedures

Patient care

Radiation safety

Quality control

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in nuclear medicine technology

CNMT or ARRT (N) certification

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Radiation imaging devices

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join a Legacy of Care - Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope. For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. Our collective passion to fight against cancer motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives.

Responsibilities

• Performs PET scan procedures to include injection of radiopharmaceutical, setup of protocol, reconstruction and development of images, coordination of image on report function and archiving of images.
• 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 collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
• Performs CT and Simulation procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.
• Escorts patients to treatment room. Assists with dressings as necessary. Complete all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of PET, CT and Simulation services.
• Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.
• Construct immobilization devices and employee custom construction techniques that are conducive to conformal Radiation Therapy.
• Provides protection for patients and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists' care.
• Conducts daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly quality control measures to monitor machine and equipment performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.
• Arrange preventive maintenance as recommended by vendors. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Formal Education, Certification/Licensure, and Prior Experience: To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Have an associate's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program.
• Three (3) years' experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or ARRT (N) certification.
• State licensure where applicable.

Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to: Regularly sit, stand