PET-CT Technologist

OneOncology; McKownville (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $75,000

Job summary

OneOncology is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET/CT imaging and related therapies. You will collaborate with the Radiation Service Director to ensure image quality, patient safety, and accurate data handling in a fast-paced oncology setting.

The role requires a bachelor's or associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology, with 5+ years in nuclear medicine and PET/CT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology from an AMA-accredited program.
• Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years PET/CT or nuclear medicine experience.
• CNMT and/or ARRT certification preferred by state law.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging or therapy procedures, including radiopharmaceutical injection and data handling.
• Ensures accurate patient data, scheduling, and report distribution.
• Maintains daily quality control to monitor scanner performance and safety standards.
• Assists with data collection for follow-up, teaching, and research.

Skills

Customer Focused

Quality

Teamwork

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Radiologic Technology degree

Tools

PET/CT certification

ARRT (R) or (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification

CNMT certification

Job description

Why Join Us?Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatmentsAccess opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.Job Description:Pay Range: $50 - $70 per hourSign-On Bonus Opportunity – Up to $75,000We are pleased to offer a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment, with the opportunity to receive up to $75,000 over five years!$15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment.Additional sign-on bonus opportunities available for continued employment, with total bonuses of up to $75,000 over five years.SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging, therapy procedures, and related functions. Collaborates with Radiation Service Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance and QA. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging or Therapy procedures to include: injection of radio- pharmaceutical, 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.Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of research, teaching and educational information.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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 five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET & CT or nuclear medical experience. General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems. CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (Nuclear) certification where required by state law. Certification either in ARRT ( R) or (CT) or NMTCB (CT) is also preferred.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 evaluated 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: 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.WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.