PET-CT Technologist - Plano, TX

This position will support the Plano East Cancer Center and can be either a level 1, 2, or Senior based on candidate work experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make 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 remains the same today—using leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on retail products

Select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. Awards are discretionary and based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth, vesting over a three-year period tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceuticals and/or IV contrast, 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 patients 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.
• Manages patient data and films, including printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned films, and requested outside films.
• Understands contraindications associated with IV contrast administration, recognizes possible reactions, and knows procedures to follow in case of a reaction.
• Orders necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications based on experience level:

• Level 1:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA-accredited program, or Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA-accredited program with PET-CT certification.
  • Minimum three to five years of 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 of experience in nuclear medicine, including at least two years of previous PET or nuclear medical experience.
• Senior Level (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements):
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA-accredited program.
  • Minimum four years of nuclear medical PET experience.

Skills

• Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to understand customer requirements, anticipates primary needs, and demonstrates initiative in addressing them. Measures success by customer feedback.
• Commits to Quality: Defines and evaluates quality standards for products, processes, and services.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Works effectively in cross-functional teams, compromises appropriately, and uses creativity to solve common problems. Demonstrates appreciation for others’ viewpoints.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of department equipment.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and positions them for equipment operation.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to direct patient contact with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other clinic environment conditions.