PRN PET/CT Technologist
About the Organization
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. With strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we deliver state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation attracts expert physicians, highly specialized scientists, and forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
About the Role
Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the coordination and administration of all CT/Sims and diagnostic radiologic exams, ensuring technical quality and timely transfer of data. The position also fabricates any necessary immobilization devices prior to scans as needed.
Responsibilities
- Administer radioactive tracer (F18 FDG) as well as I.V. contrast.
- Perform and maintain quality control procedures for PET imaging.
- Perform functional imaging (PET) scans for diagnostic purposes.
- Perform diagnostic CT scans for routine radiologic exams.
- Perform CT scans for radiation treatment planning purposes.
- Fabricate immobilization and other treatment devices.
- Perform chest x-rays.
- Participate in rotational call.
Requirements
- Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited program in radiologic technology.
- Registered by ARRT and NMTCB with a current license by the state of Louisiana.
- 2 years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist.
- 2 years of experience as a radiological technologist.
- CT experience preferred.
- Phlebotomist training preferred.
Schedule
This position is PRN and requires availability for 2 days per week on average, depending on coverage needs.