Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC · 5 months ago
PET/CT Tech
Eugene, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35.78/hr - $73.02/hr
3+ years expThe US Oncology Network is seeking a PET/CT Tech to join the Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center, the largest privately owned multi-clinic cancer care center in Willamette Valley. This role is essential for providing accurate diagnostic imaging to support cancer diagnosis and treatment planning, while adhering to compliance standards.
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Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic PET/CT or CT imaging procedures to include: injection of radio- pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, the 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
Understands the contraindications associated with the administration of IV contrast, be able to recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction
Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media
Qualification
Required
Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelors 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
Company
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, formed in 2004 through a merger between two well-regarded, Knoxville-based oncology groups—Cancer Care of East Tennessee and East Tennessee Oncology Hematology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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