PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is hiring a PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist to care for patients and operate equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for physician interpretation. The role performs PET examinations using appropriate imaging protocols and techniques, provides general patient care, positions patients, explains procedures, and navigates EMR/PACS. The technologist works at a level that does not require constant supervision of technical details and follows ALARA principles and applicable regulatory requirements for safe, appropriate patient care. The role includes handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals, recording dosage and usage, acquiring images, maintaining and calibrating equipment, completing quality-control checks, and safely storing and disposing of radioactive materials. The technologist is also expected to maintain a clean work environment and technical competency through continued education and company-sponsored training. The position requires graduation from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology, CNMT or ARRT(N) registration or registry eligibility, and BLS certification. Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire. ARRT(CT) or NMTCB(CT) certification must be obtained within two years of hire. Formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training from an AMA-approved school is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
CNMT certification or ARRT(N) registration or registry eligibility; registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire.
BLS certification.
Obtain ARRT(CT) or NMTCB(CT) certification within two years of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across management levels, departments, and teams.
Ability to negotiate problems and explore solutions with physicians.
Analysis and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Completed formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training at an AMA-approved school.
Experience in Nuclear Medicine.
Experience with PET/CT oncology imaging.

Responsibilities

Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under physician direction.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosages or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer and following physician prescriptions.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Gather information about patients’ illnesses and medical histories to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals according to radiation safety procedures.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures.
Produce computer-generated or film images for physician interpretation.
Perform quality-control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.
Provide general patient care, position patients, provide procedure information, and perform PET examinations using appropriate imaging protocols and techniques.
Navigate EMR/PACS and comply with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe patient care.