PET/CT Technologist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to coordinate CT/Sims and diagnostic radiologic exams. The role involves ensuring technical quality and timely data transfer, as well as fabricating immobilization devices as needed.

Applicants should have a Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology, be graduates of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology, and have two years of relevant experience. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license by the state of Louisiana.
• 2 years experience as a nuclear medicine technologist.
• 2 years experience as a radiological technologist.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all CT/Sims and diagnostic radiologic exams.
• Ensure technical quality and timely transfer of data.
• Fabricate any necessary immobilization devices prior to scan as needed.

Skills

Radioactive Tracer Administration

Quality Control Procedures

Functional Imaging (PET) Scans

CT Scans for Radiation Treatment

Fabricating Immobilization Devices

Education

Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Graduate of AMA Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PET Imaging Equipment

CT Scanning Equipment

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state‑of‑the‑art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward‑thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one‑hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly‑motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Competitive Pay & Benefits | Sign On Bonus

Scope

Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all CT/Sims and diagnostic radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely transfer of data; and fabricates any necessary immobilization devices prior to scan as needed.

Functions

• Administer Radioactive Tracer (F18 FDG) as well as I.V. contrast.
• Perform and maintain quality control procedures for PET imaging.
• Perform functional imaging (PET) scans for diagnostic purpose.
• Perform diagnostic CT scans for routine radiologic exams.
• Perform CT scans for radiation treatment planning purposes.
• Fabricate immobilization and other treatment devices.
• Perform chest x-rays.
• Rotational Call.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology.
• Registered by ARRT and NMTCB with current license by the state of Louisiana.
• 2 years experience as nuclear medicine technologist.
• 2 years experience as radiological technologist.
• CT experience preferred.
• Phlebotomist training preferred.