Nuclear Medicine - PET Tech

US Oncology Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO, holiday pay, tuition assistance

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is seeking an experienced PET Tech to perform PET scan procedures, inject radiopharmaceuticals, set up protocols, reconstruct images, report and archive results. The role includes assisting with scheduling and front office tasks to maintain workflow.

The candidate will ensure patient information accuracy, report distribution and file management while collecting clinical data for follow-up and education.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology from an AMA accredited program.
• Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
• PET Technologist with ARRT (R) (N) (CT) or NMTCB (CT) highly desirable.

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.
• Assist in scheduling procedures and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files.
• Collects clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

PET experience

ARRT(N) certification

CNMT certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelors in nuclear medicine technology

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced PET Tech.

This position requires on-site work at multiple locations and may be scheduled in Boulder, Thorton or Denver. This position is eligible for mileage reimbursement in accordance with company policy.

We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

Salary Range: $35.00-55.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance, short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

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.
• Assist in scheduling procedures and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files.
• Collects clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology from an AMA accredited program. Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience. CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable. PET Technologist with (ARRT) (R) (N) (CT) or NMTCB (CT) highly desirable.
• 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. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and other such office equipment.
• All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool.