About this position
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.
Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.
Position Summary:
Administers radiopharmaceuticals, or radiation, to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician. Supervises PET Tech Assistants. Performs job duties and responsibilities in compliance with company policies and procedures. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calculates, measures and records radioactive doses (radiopharmaceuticals) received, used and disposed of In-House in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
- Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals agents in patients’ bodies using a PET/CT scanner to produce digital/computer-generated images.
- Follows exam protocols designed for administration of exams following ALARA principles.
- Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients, and provides assistance during test procedures.
- Gathers information on patient illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Produce and formats digital images for interpretation by a physician.
- Receives radioactive materials delivered from pharmacy.
- Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures and ALARA principles.
- Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals while adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
- Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
- Measures radioactivity of patient or radiopharmaceuticals using PET Scanners, Geiger-Muller survey meters, well counters, scintillation probes, and other laboratory equipment.
- Wears appropriate radioactive monitoring devices in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
- Maintains compliance for record keeping for maintaining RAM license.
- Maintains compliance for record keeping and testing for maintaining ACR accreditation.
- Trains and supervises PET department assistants to support ALARA principles.
- Assists with PET Technologist assistant’s tasks when appropriate.
- Accurately processes exam results generated by a certified radiologist.
- Must be able to type and work on a computer.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator, or physicians.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Dual CT Certified preferred.
- Ability to use office equipment and computer.
- Knowledge of Medical Office operations.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Internet
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- ARRT or CNMT certification.
- Arizona State License.