Nuclear Medicine Tech | New Market Rate | No Call, no nights, no weekends | $15k Sign On + Relo

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an outpatient clinical setting. The role performs diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, with a focus on cardiac studies (MPI/nuclear stress) and no general nuclear imaging. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. There is no on-call work, night work, or weekend work. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, reviews patient history and contraindications, administers radiopharmaceuticals, operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment, monitors patients, and ensures images are complete and of high quality. The role also supports radiation safety and regulatory compliance, performs equipment quality control, documents procedures and dosages in EMR systems, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff. The position reports to the Nuclear Med Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to eligibility conditions, including acceptance of a full-time position of at least 0.9 FTE. Relocation assistance is referenced in the job title. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related field.
Current ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification.
State licensure as required.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of nuclear medicine experience; outpatient experience is a plus.
Experience with PET/CT and/or cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities

Greet and identify patients using proper protocols and verify physician orders.
Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to patients to support understanding and comfort.
Obtain relevant patient history and assess contraindications to radiopharmaceuticals.
Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures while prioritizing comfort and safety.
Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to physician orders and safety standards.
Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras, SPECT, and/or PET systems.
Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures; the position description specifies cardiac MPI/nuclear stress studies and states that general nuclear imaging is not included.
Monitor patients during procedures and respond to adverse reactions when necessary.
Ensure image quality and completeness for physician interpretation.
Follow radiation safety protocols and safely handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials.
Monitor radiation exposure levels and maintain appropriate records.
Comply with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, including applicable NRC and state health department requirements.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control checks on imaging equipment.
Identify equipment issues and coordinate service or repairs as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
Document procedures, patient data, and radiopharmaceutical dosages accurately in EMR systems.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to support patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain required competencies.