PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Florida Cancer Specialists•Leesburg, FL

About The Position

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients and operate equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for physician interpretation without constant supervision of technical detail. The role includes navigating EMR/PACS, providing general patient care, positioning patients, explaining procedures, and applying appropriate imaging protocols and techniques for PET examinations. The technologist follows ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe, appropriate patient care. The position also involves administering and handling radiopharmaceuticals, measuring and documenting doses, detecting and mapping radiopharmaceuticals in patients, producing images, and maintaining and calibrating imaging and laboratory equipment. Technologists explain procedures and safety precautions, assist patients during examinations, perform equipment quality-control checks, follow radiation-safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and maintain technical competency through continued education and company-sponsored training.

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.
ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
BLS Certification is required.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Solid time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across levels of management, 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 in 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 a physician's direction.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosages 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.
Gather information about patients' illnesses and medical history 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 continuing education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.
Navigate EMR/PACS, provide general patient care, position patients, and execute appropriate imaging protocols and techniques for PET examinations.
Comply with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.