PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Sign on bonus)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Responsibility includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, positioning patients, providing procedure information, and executing proper imaging protocol/technique for all PET examinations. Complies with ALARA and all regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible required
• Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire.
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population
• Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.
• Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.
• All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.
• Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
• In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.
• Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory Completed formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA-approved school preferred.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred
• Experience with PET/CT Oncology imaging preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction of a physician
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures.
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.

Benefits

• Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
• Eligible for Sign-on Bonus with a one (1) year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed