Float Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Provide healthcare services using radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment. Perform cardiac PET/CT procedures, nuclear imaging, and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners. Apply professional judgment and uphold medical ethics during all procedures. Deliver appropriate patient care, recognizing conditions essential for successful procedure outcomes. Operate and maintain imaging and radiation detection equipment. Administer radiopharmaceuticals/medications as prescribed, following state statutes and institutional policy. Ensure radiation safety protocols are followed for patients, self, and others. Assist other clinics and departments within the Baton Rouge and Zachary region.
Requirements
- Licensed by the State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in nuclear medicine and/or radiology in the state where work is performed.
- Registered with NMTCB and/or ARRT.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Committed to ongoing professional development through continuing education.
- Skilled in communication with patients, peers, and practitioners.
- Experienced in Nuclear Medicine imaging, radiation protection principles, and radiopharmaceutical preparation/administration.
- Flexible and willing to assist in other clinics or roles as needed.
- Able to work with professionalism, empathy, and attention to patient safety and comfort.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac PET/CT experience is a plus.
- PET/CT preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with practitioners by corroborating patient histories with procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Prepare patients through clear instructions, cooperation-building, and anxiety minimization.
- Optimize patient positioning and comfort to ensure high-quality imaging results.
- Evaluate image quality and confirm accurate patient identification for each study.
- Provide both physical and emotional support to patients during procedures.
- Maintain required certifications, including HazMat and BLS, to support operational and safety standards.
- Perform venipunctures and respond to emergency situations with basic life support when necessary.
- Uphold CIS's patient philosophy through compassionate, ethical, and skillful care delivery.
Benefits
- Choice of three health insurance plans
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
- Access to company-provided training and educational resources
- Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
- Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
- Eight company-paid holidays
- Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
