PET-CT Technologist, PRN

Discover Your Career Potential Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation. 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. Pay Range: $44 – $65 per hour, sign‑on bonus: $5,000 This is a per diem position*

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Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging, therapy procedures, and related functions. Collaborates with Radiation Service Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance and QA. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging or therapy procedures to include injection of radiopharmaceuticals, 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 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. Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media. Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow‑up and development of research, teaching and educational information. 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. Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred. General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or ARRT (N) certification with state licensure where applicable. Certification either in ARRT (R) or (CT) or NMTCB (CT) is also preferred. Competencies Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly and distinctly understand customer requirements; anticipates customers’ primary needs; is service‑oriented and demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs; takes immediate action to address customer needs; measures success by customers’ feedback. Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates product, process, 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 other people on the job by intentionally and 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 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 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 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a 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 with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Oncology Hematology