PET/CT Nuclear Med Technologist

Florida Cancer Specialists•Sarasota, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

PET/CT Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for physician interpretation without constant supervision of technical detail. The role includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, patient positioning, explaining procedures, and carrying out appropriate imaging protocols and techniques for PET examinations. The technologist follows ALARA principles and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, appropriate patient care. The technologist administers and accounts for radiopharmaceuticals and radiation as prescribed and under physician direction, detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals to create diagnostic images, and safely stores and disposes of radioactive materials. The role also involves maintaining and calibrating radioisotope, laboratory, and imaging equipment; performing quality-control checks; obtaining patient history and current-condition information; and using CT equipment to create cross-sectional images. When applicable, the technologist screens patients for and administers iodinated contrast, starts and discontinues IV sites, and maintains a clean work environment. The position requires an AMA-approved radiologic technology education, specified nuclear medicine and CT credentials, and continued technical competency through education and company-sponsored training. Florida Cancer Specialists offers professional opportunities, career advancement, training, competitive wages, and benefits including tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, pet insurance, and legal insurance. Employment offers are contingent on background screening; new hires are also subject to drug testing and required vaccinations, including influenza, unless an exemption is approved.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible; registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire.
State CRT license.
ARRT certification in CT.
BLS certification.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Solid time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across management levels, departments, and teams.
Comfort negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physicians.
Analysis and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training completed at an AMA-approved school.
Experience in Nuclear Medicine and CT.
Experience with PET/CT oncology imaging.

Responsibilities

Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat disease, under physician direction or supervision.
Calculate or measure and record radiation doses or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, using a computer and following the physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with radiation-safety procedures.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope, laboratory, and imaging equipment.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures.
Produce quality computer-generated images for physician interpretation.
Perform quality-control checks on laboratory equipment, PET/CT scanners, dose calibrators, and other radiology equipment and devices.
Maintain technical competency through continuing education and company-sponsored training.
Gather and document information about patients' current conditions and medical histories to guide diagnostic procedure selection.
Use a CT scanner to produce cross-sectional images of internal organs and tissues according to appropriate protocols.
Screen patients for and safely administer intravenous iodinated contrast while using CT equipment, under physician direction.
Start and discontinue IV sites for iodinated contrast when applicable.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Navigate EMR/PACS, provide general patient care, position patients, and execute appropriate PET examination imaging protocols and techniques.
Comply with ALARA principles and applicable regulatory requirements for safe patient care.