PET/CT Technologist Specialist - (Radiation Oncology)

UPMC; Johnstown (Cambria County); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a FLEX Full-Time PET/CT Technologist Specialist to support Radiation Oncology Network offices in Indiana & Johnstown, PA. The role involves performing imaging procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision, and includes a career ladder in PET/CT imaging.

Daylight schedule with occasional offsite coverage, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include QA program leadership, protocol updates, accreditation support, and ongoing

Responsabilidades

• Lead tech QA program and update protocols; train staff on new equipment.
• Assist with accreditation responsibilities.
• Attend advanced training to maintain imaging standards.
• Perform PET CT Tech & Nuclear Medicine Tech duties.
• Lead training on new techniques and protocols for research studies.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiringfor a FLEX Full-TimePET/CT Technologist Specialistto support their Radiation Oncology Network offices located in Indiana & Johnstown, PA. This position will work FLEX full-time Monday through Friday daylight schedule floating between offices. We offer a competitive wage, sign-on bonus, and a generous total rewards benefits package. Apply today to learn more!

The incumbent will perform imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

We offer a PET/CT Imaging career ladder which allows our staff to grow within the field at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.The incumbent will be placed into the appropriate level of our PET/CT Imaging career ladder based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tech quality assurance program and the reviewing and updating of protocols alongside of or in place of the lead technologists. Assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment

• Assist with accreditation responsibilities.

• Attends advanced training sessions and seminars to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques and disseminates information to imaging departmental leadership and as a part of new hire orientation.

• Performs job responsibilities of PET CT Tech & Nuclear Medicine Tech

• Leads training on new techniques and protocols for research studies and collaborates with radiologists and researchers where applicable to identify new techniques and problem-solving resolutions.

• Serves as a technical resource to technologists on a daily operational basis. Assist technologist with continuing education needs and participate as a peer delegate in staff annual performance reviews.

• Creates and implements new training programs, where applicable, and assists with the startup of new offsite locations. Responsibilities for new locations include, but are not limited to, working on reporting systems, obtaining appropriate images, and effectively communicating with attending physicians as well as co-workers and patients