PET-CT Technologist, PRN

Why Join Us? Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting‑edge cancer care and advanced treatments. Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference. Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care. Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation. Pay Range $44 – $65 per hour. This position has a sign‑on bonus of $5,000. This is a per‑diem position. Scope Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging, therapy procedures, and related functions. Collaborates with the Radiation Service Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance, and QA. Supports and adheres to the NewYork Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging or therapy procedures that include: Injection of radiopharmaceuticals, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction, and copying 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 needs 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 and requested outside films. Orders necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media. Minimum Qualifications Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an AMA‑accredited program, or Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA‑accredited program and PET/CT certification. 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. Certification in ARRT (R) or (CT)or NMTCB (CT) also preferred. Competencies Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly understand customer requirements; anticipates primary needs; demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs; takes immediate action to address them; measures success by customer feedback. Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and services; defines standards for quality; evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality. Teamwork/Collaboration: Seeks to accomplish individual and group goals by creating and leveraging cross‑functional teams; works well with others by intentionally and appropriately compromising and using creativity to solve common problems; demonstrates appreciation for others’ points of view. Physical Demands 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 50pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighing up to 300pounds and places them in appropriate positions for equipment operation. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting or standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to the normal range. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described include regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care