The US Oncology Network·Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Performs PET scan procedures including radiopharmaceutical injection, image reconstruction, and archiving. Collaborates with the Medical Director on technical issues and ensures accurate patient documentation and workflow.
Join Affiliated Oncologists as a PET Technologist!
AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers.
Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.
SCOPE: 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 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.
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. HOURLY RANGE: $31 - $64 per hour BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA) Health Savings Accounts (HAS) Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter Benefits 401(k) Wellness Program Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology and CNMT or ARRT (N) certification. Three to five years of experience in nuclear medicine or PET is strongly preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, PET technologist openings are typically driven by hospital and imaging-center demand for nuclear medicine and PET services. These roles are competitive because employers usually want an approved nuclear medicine education, Illinois licensure, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. registry, and BCLS CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license and registry status before applying.
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