PET/CT Imaging Assistant

Job Summary

The PET/CT Imaging Assistant supports the daily clinical and operational functions of the PET/CT imaging department at Arizona Center for Cancer Care (AZCCC) under the supervision of PET/CT Technologists and departmental leadership. This position supports patient care and departmental operations through patient preparation, room readiness, supply management, documentation, and coordination of patient flow. The PET/CT Imaging Assistant works collaboratively with technologists, providers, nursing, and other clinical staff while adhering to AZCCC standards for patient and radiation safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and quality of care.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assists PET/CT Technologists with daily clinical and operational activities of the PET/CT department.

• Provides direct patient care as directed by the PET/CT Technologist for glucose testing following required training and competency validation.

• Prepares patients for PET/CT examinations and monitors patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures.

• Communicates with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and internal and external departments to coordinate patient care and imaging services.

• Assists PET/CT Technologists with patient chart preparation, chart workups, daily logs, telephone communications, and other required documentation.

• Assists with imaging acquisition and processing protocols under the direction of the PET/CT Technologist and within assigned training and competency.

• Performs assigned tasks within the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and other imaging-related systems.

• Monitors assigned Microsoft Teams groups, departmental email communications, and Research Measurement Sheets and completes or routes assigned items as required.

• Prepares, cleans, and stocks examination rooms and maintains radiological and patient care supplies.

• Identifies patient care, scheduling, workflow, equipment, or operational issues and communicates them to the PET/CT Technologist or departmental leadership.

• Assists with additional patient care and operational needs that arise during daily department activities.

• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows AZCCC policies and procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, radiation safety, and applicable departmental requirements.

• Travels to other AZCCC clinic locations as required to support PET/CT operations.

• Performs duties within established training, competency, organizational policy, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  Direct reports

• NA

  EEO Statement

  Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications and Educational Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five 3 years of healthcare experience or qualification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• If qualifying as a Medical Assistant, the Medical Assistant must meet one of the following qualifications, in accordance with A.R.S. § 32-1456 and A.A.C. R4-16-101:
  • Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program as defined by A.A.C. R4-16-101.
  • Completion of an unapproved Medical Assistant training program and successful passage of a certification exam administered by a certifying organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • Completion of a training program that meets the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-1456(D), designed and offered by a physician.
  • Prior to February 2, 2000, completion of an unapproved training program and subsequent employment as a Medical Assistant following program completion.
  • Prior to February 2, 2000, direct supervision for a minimum of 2,000 hours by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant.
  • Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.

Licensure and Certifications

• MA diploma/Certification preferred

• Current CPR

  Working conditions

• Works onsite in an office or clinical setting.

• Emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders.

• Necessitates effective communication and teamwork.

• Functions in a fast-paced environment.

• May require flexibility in working hours.

• Requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations.

  Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and twist as needed.

• Must be able to see, hear, type, and speak.

• Must be able to reach and pull.