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PET CT Tech - Mesquite, Tx

The US Oncology Network·Mesquite, Texas

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The PET Technologist performs diagnostic PET imaging procedures, including radio-pharmaceutical injection, contrast administration, protocol setup, and image processing. Responsibilities also involve collaborating on technical issues, conducting daily quality control, and assisting with scheduling and front office functions.

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PET/CT Technologist to join our team!

This position will support the Mesquite location.

This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate work experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby.

Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs.

More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.

Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential.

That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology.

Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology.

Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review.

LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

Responsibilities

  • What does the PET Technologist do? (including but not limited to) 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, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
  • The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) Performs diagnostic PET 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.

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate for the PET Technologist position will have the following background and experience: Level 1 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.
  • Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements Minimum five years experience in nuclear medicine including at least two years previous PET or nuclear medical experience.
  • Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements) Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or from an AMA accredited program.
  • Minimum four years nuclear medical PET experience.

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 evaluated products, processes, 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 the desired results; demonstrates appreciation for other*s points of view.

Physical

Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 of this job typically require full range of body 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 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 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.

Requirements

Candidates must meet specific educational and experience criteria that vary based on the level (1, 2, or Sr), generally requiring an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology with relevant PET-CT certification. Minimum experience ranges from three to five years, with higher levels requiring more specialized PET experience and potentially a Bachelor's degree.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Teamwork
  • Safety Standards Adherence
  • Patient Positioning
  • Customer Focus
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Compliance Program Adherence
  • Image Reconstruction
  • CT Imaging
  • IV Contrast Administration
  • Equipment Performance Monitoring
  • Data Archiving
  • Radio-pharmaceutical Injection
  • PET Imaging
  • Protocol Setup

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Short-term Disability Coverage
  • 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Mesquite, Texas
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
Closes
Mar 24, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

The US Oncology Network

Every day, The US Oncology Network helps approximately 3,300 providers deliver value-based, integrated care for patients—close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.

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