PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Estero, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is hiring a PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist to care for patients and operate equipment that produces high-quality diagnostic medical images for physician interpretation. The role performs PET examinations using appropriate imaging protocols and techniques, with a level of independence that does not require constant supervision of technical details. Work includes navigating EMR/PACS systems, providing general patient care, positioning patients, and explaining procedures. The technologist follows ALARA principles and regulatory requirements to provide safe and appropriate patient care. The position administers and handles radiopharmaceuticals, monitors and documents radiation doses, detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients, and produces images for physician interpretation. It also involves gathering patient illness and medical history, maintaining and calibrating equipment, performing quality control checks, safely storing and disposing of radioactive materials, and maintaining a clean work environment. Continued technical competency is supported through education and company-sponsored training. Candidates must graduate from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology and hold CNMT or ARRT(N) registration, or be 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. Nuclear Medicine experience and PET/CT oncology imaging experience are preferred. Employment offers are contingent on background screening, and new hires are subject to drug testing and required vaccinations, including influenza unless an exemption is approved.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
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 required.
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.
Ability to analyze and think critically.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 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 dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, 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 diagnostic procedure choices.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with 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 follow appropriate imaging protocols and techniques for PET examinations.
Comply with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.