Clinical Research Coordinator

Description

PET/CT & Research Coordinator

General Statement of Expectations: In the performance of their assigned tasks and duties all employees are expected to: perform quality  work within deadlines with or without direct supervision; interact professionally with other employees,  customers and patients; work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments; work independently  while understanding the necessity to communicate and coordinate work efforts with others within and  outside of the organization. Job Summary: The PET/CT & Research Coordinator will ensure the PET program provides high quality and timely PET  scans for our urology partners. The coordinator will also perform PET scans on a routine basis.  The coordinator will also coordinate PET clinical trial study patients with our urology partners clinical  trials department. To include scheduling, scanning and any required study follow-up information.  Supervisor Responsibilities: • Supervises the day-to-day operations of the PET program and PET staff.  • Directs the clinical trial program and coordinates all activities with the urology clinical trial  nurse and the study vendors. Duties/Functions/Tasks: • Oversee or schedule and screen referred patients for medical appropriateness.  • Assign daily duties and tasks as needed • Ensure all payer processes are complete.  • Order required RAM to perform the PET scan.  • Prepare medical history report for radiologist.  • Perform PET scan adhering to strict radiation safety protocols.  • Perform all required equipment QA and maintenance.  • Maintain all state-required radiation safety records.  • Ensure all appropriate patient charges are billed correctly and timely. • Collaborate with the trial investigators to provide all needed information.

Qualifications:

Minimum associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Nuclear Medicine Technology ARRT NMTCB Appropriate required state licenses Minimum of 5 years’ experience as staff PET/CT tech required Knowledge of medical terminology Computer knowledge: Able to document required medical information in an EMR system to maintain  accurate patient records Special Work Requirements: N/A