PET Tech - Amarillo, Texas
US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities, Amarillo, TX, United States
Overview
Texas Oncology is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team! This position will support the Amarillo, Texas Center. This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate work experience.
Why Work for Us? We offer a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some favorite retailers.
Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) LTIP is an incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date.
Responsibilities What does the PET Technologist do? (including but not limited to)
Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceuticals or IV contrast, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, 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 contraindications associated with IV contrast, can recognize possible reactions and knows the procedure to follow in 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
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or associate or bachelor’s 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)
Bachelor’s 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 primary needs, is service‑oriented, demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs, takes immediate action to address customer needs, measures success by customer feedback.
Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates 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 others by appropriately compromising and using creativity to solve common problems and generate desired results; demonstrates appreciation for others’ 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 typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination for operation and repair of department equipment, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, lifting and pushing patients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds, reaching above shoulder height, sitting or standing for extensive periods, and 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, potential exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
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Why Work for Us? We offer a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some favorite retailers.
Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) LTIP is an incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date.
Responsibilities What does the PET Technologist do? (including but not limited to)
Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures, including injection of radiopharmaceuticals or IV contrast, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, 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 contraindications associated with IV contrast, can recognize possible reactions and knows the procedure to follow in 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
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or associate or bachelor’s 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)
Bachelor’s 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 primary needs, is service‑oriented, demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs, takes immediate action to address customer needs, measures success by customer feedback.
Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates 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 others by appropriately compromising and using creativity to solve common problems and generate desired results; demonstrates appreciation for others’ 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 typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination for operation and repair of department equipment, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, lifting and pushing patients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds, reaching above shoulder height, sitting or standing for extensive periods, and 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, potential exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
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