PET/CT Tech - Supplemental

About the role

Join Cancer Care Northwest, the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center with over 50 years of providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion for saving lives and are committed to delivering comprehensive, innovative, and compassionate care throughout each patient's journey.

Responsibilities

• Performs PET scan procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceutical, setup of protocol, reconstruction and development of images, coordination of image reporting, 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.
• Performs CT and Simulation procedures as ordered, achieving a high level of quality.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding the appropriateness of additional or modified studies.
• Escorts patients to treatment room and assists with dressings as necessary.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of PET, CT, and Simulation services.
• Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce radiation treatment.
• Constructs immobilization devices and employs custom construction techniques conducive to conformal Radiation Therapy.
• Provides protection for patients and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in the technologist’s care.
• Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control measures to monitor machine and equipment performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.
• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendors.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• Performs all other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program.
• Three (3) years’ experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience.
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or ARRT (N) certification.
• State licensure where applicable.

Physical Demands

• Regularly: sit, stand, bend, grasp, reach, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally: stoop/crouch, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, pull/push up to 300 pounds, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: clearly see up to 5 feet with or without corrective lenses.

Work Environment

• Not exposed to extreme noise, heat, cold, workplace hazards, or atmospheric dust/fumes/vapors/mists.
• Exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposed to ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Pay

$40.11 - $60.17 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

For detailed benefit information, visit https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits.