PET Technologist

US Oncology Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,705 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Wellness Program

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is looking for a PET Technologist in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will perform a variety of PET imaging procedures while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be working closely with medical staff to provide accurate patient care and manage equipment effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in nuclear medicine technology and significant experience in PET. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience.
• CNMT and/or ARRT certification and state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET scan procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographic information and report distribution.
• Assist with collection of clinical data for patient follow-up.

Skills

Nuclear medicine technology

PET imaging procedures

Patient care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Radiopharmaceuticals

MRI equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a PET Technologist! AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma, lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are a multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs PET imaging procedures and related functions. Collaborates with Medical Director and management on technical issues, equipment performance and QA. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

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.
• 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 collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an AMA-accredited program required.
• Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience strongly preferred.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure required where applicable.

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 or 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 or 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.

Hourly Range

$31 - $64 per hour

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability (STD)
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.