PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

Job Details Location: PET CT Biltmore – Phoenix, AZ 85016 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Job Summary The PET/CT Technologist performs all PET/CT, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic CT procedures with minimal supervision on patients as directed by the physician or radiologist. Job Duties and Responsibilities Administer radiopharmaceutical agents intravenously. Map radiopharmaceutical agents using a PET/CT scanner to produce computer-generated images. Perform diagnostic CT exams with the administration of intravenous contrast dye. Screen patients to ensure administering contrast will not be harmful. Follow exam protocols designed for administration of exams following ALARA principles. Inform the physicist of potential and actual problems concerning equipment. Schedule evaluation, maintenance, and repair for all assigned equipment. Maintain equipment quality assurance, downtime, and incident report logs. Investigate and report non-conformance to established treatment standards to appropriate departmental personnel. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. Collaborate with physicians and other departmental personnel to plan and implement corrective actions to improve diagnostic imaging and standards. Maintain an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, visitors, medical staff, and co‑workers consistently. Provide safety and patient care through consistent practice of departmental procedures for imaging administration. Recognize deviations from prescribed imaging delivery and report all deviations to the Chief of Radiation, the physicist, and the Radiation Oncology Administrator. Assure the quality of treatment delivery through complete and accurate documentation of patient records. Explain the procedure to patients, means of communication during exams, and the procedure to follow if an emergency arises during the exam. Maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during the exam. Respond effectively to patient concerns, assess physical and emotional needs, observe patients for expected and unexpected reactions, and communicate findings to appropriate staff members. Reinforce patient education, side effect management information, and indicate non‑compliance to medical/nursing staff. Maintain a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room. Work shifts as assigned. Perform all duties as assigned by the Lead Technologist/Leadership. Expect a maximum of 12 patients for every one technologist. Access patient ports as required. Qualifications Ability to produce quality imaging with little supervision. Maintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility. Computer experience with EMR knowledge. Excellent work ethic, including integrity, a positive attitude, productivity, organization, respect for leadership, excellent attendance, continuous learning, and willingness to ask for help. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail‑oriented, fast‑paced setting. Licensure / Certification ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography. Arizona licenses in Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography. Valid CPR certification. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Medical office setting with moderate noise levels from equipment. Control machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects. See details at close range. Listen and understand spoken information. Read and understand written information. Communicate information effectively. Stand for long periods. Lift up to 25 pounds for equipment transfer, patient positioning, and supply handling. Frequently bend, twist, and change positions to assist patients. EEO Statement Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr