PET-CT Technologist - El Paso, TX

Job Overview

Texas Oncology seeks a PET/CT Technologist to support the El Paso Gateway Cancer Center. The position can be Level 1, 2, or Senior based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs PET imaging procedures and related functions.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and management on technical issues, equipment performance, and QA.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures: injection of radio‑pharmaceutical or IV contrast, administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, image reconstruction, filming, 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 collection of clinical data for patient follow‑up and development of teaching and educational materials.
• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards; conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
• Reports all malfunctions or need for service to the proper company or facility.
• Responsible for patient data and images including printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned and requested outside films.
• Understands contraindications for IV contrast; recognizes possible reactions and knows appropriate procedure.
• Orders necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media.

Qualifications

• Level 1 – Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology from an AMA‑accredited program, and PET‑CT certification. Minimum 3–5 years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred. General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems. CNMT and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
• Level 2 – Minimum 5 years experience in nuclear medicine, including at least 2 years PET experience.
• Level Sr – Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology from an AMA‑accredited program. Minimum 4 years nuclear‑medical PET experience.

Competencies

• Customer focused: Understands customer needs, service‑oriented, proactive, measures success by customer feedback.
• Commit to quality: Defines and applies quality standards, evaluates processes and products against standards, manages quality.
• Teamwork/ Collaboration: Works well with others, leverages cross‑functional teams, appreciates other perspectives.

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion; manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination; lifts up to 50 pounds; moves patients up to 300 pounds; can reach above shoulder height; requires sitting/standing for extensive periods; requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

Work Environment

Employee regularly exposed to direct contact with patients and potential exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other clinic‑environment conditions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; generous PTO; 401(k) with company match; wellness program; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program.