Nuclear Medicine Tech Per Diem Varied

Universal Health Services•Bradenton, FL

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, performs nuclear scans at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal radiological training in an AMA-approved school of Nuclear Medicine.
3 years experience as a registered nuclear medicine technologist in an acute care hospital.
Preferably registered by and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and State License through the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control is mandatory.
Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.

Nice To Haves

Venipuncture certification preferred.
Cross-trained in other radiology modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

Orders all isotopes as needed for studies which are pending.
Maintains equipment and hot lab according to state and federal regulations.
Performs all QC procedures.
Maintains radiation safety badges and logs.
Cross-trained in other radiology modalities preferred.
Will also follow the principles and guidelines as set forth by the American College of Radiology.
Other duties as assigned.