PET Technologist - Austin, TX (Central Austin) $5K Sign On Bonus

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community oncology provider as a PET Technologist! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where patient care is prioritized. You'll perform essential PET imaging procedures and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care. With a competitive benefits package and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in cancer care. If you have the skills and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Generous PTO

401k with Company Match

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.
• General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures including patient positioning and image reconstruction.
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information and assists in procedure scheduling.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Quality Control

Customer Service

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

PET-CT certification

State licensure

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PET Technologist to join our team!This position will support the Oncology Medical Imaging Department at our 6204 Balcones location in Austin, Texas. Typical work is 4 (10 hour shifts) Monday through Friday with the day off changing as need be for patient care.

Sign On Bonus: This position is offering a Sign On Bonus of $5,000.00!!

Note from Hiring Manager: Thank you for taking the time to consider Texas Oncology as your next employer. My name is Tom, and I will be the hiring manager for the PET Technologist Sr position. I'm looking for someone with exceptional skills and expertise, a great attitude, and willingness to provide the highest level of patient care. I encourage my team to lead from the front, always ask questions, always look for more tools for your toolbox, and try new things so we will all reach new heights together. If you are interested in being part of a unique, collaborative, dynamic, and energetic team, please take a few minutes to apply.

This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate work experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Responsibilities

What does the PET Technologist do? (including but not limited to)

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, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures to include: injection of radio- pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, 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.
• Understands the contraindications associated with the administration of IV contrast, be able to recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction.
• Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the PET Technologist position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• 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 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)

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

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.

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