PET-CT Technologist - El Paso, TX

The US Oncology Network; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Texas Oncology seeks a PET/CT Technologist to support the El Paso Gateway Cancer Center. Role may be Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience and involves PET imaging, data handling, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling support, demographic accuracy, and archiving. Benefits include comprehensive coverage; the role emphasizes collaboration with the Medical Director and quality assurances.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology with PET-CT certification.
• CNMT and/or ARRT(N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
• 3–5 years experience in nuclear medicine; PET experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET imaging including injection, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, and image archiving/transfers.
• Assist in procedure scheduling and front office functions for smooth workflow.
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographics, report distribution and files.
• Assist with data collection for follow-up and development of teaching materials.
• Provide patient and staff safety; perform daily quality control on the scanner.
• Report malfunctions and service needs to appropriate facility.
• Manage patient data and films: printing, archiving, retrieval, and LAN transfers.
• Recognize IV contrast contraindications and know actions if a reaction occurs.
• Order necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

PET imaging

Quality control

Patient scheduling

Billing systems

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Radiologic Technology degree

PET-CT certification

CNMT certification

ARRT(N) certification

Job description

Opportunity

Texas Oncology is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to support the El Paso Gateway Cancer Center.

Role Overview

Position may be Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience. The technologist will perform PET imaging procedures, collaborate with the Medical Director, maintain compliance, and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET imaging procedures including injection of radio-pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data.
• Assist in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files.
• Assist with collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
• Provide protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards; conduct daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
• Report 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.
• Understand contraindications associated with administration of IV contrast, recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in case of a reaction.
• Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Qualifications

Level 1

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program, or Associate or Bachelor's 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 or nuclear medical experience.

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

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyles
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retailer discounts

Competencies

• Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly and distinctly understand customer requirements; anticipates customers' primary needs; 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 others' points of view.

Physical Demands

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 them 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

Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.