Pet Nuclear Medicine

Florida Cancer Specialists•Venice, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for physician interpretation without requiring constant supervision of technical details. The role includes navigating the EMR and PACS, providing general patient care, positioning patients, explaining procedures, and applying appropriate imaging protocols and techniques for PET examinations. The technologist complies with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The position administers and handles radiopharmaceuticals, performs imaging and equipment quality control, and maintains a clean work environment. Technologists maintain their technical competency through continuing education and company-sponsored training. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening; new hires are also subject to drug testing and required vaccinations, including influenza, barring an approved exemption.

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 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.
Ability to negotiate problems and explore solutions with physicians.
Analysis and critical-thinking ability.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 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 physician direction.
Calculate, 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.
Gather information about patients' illnesses and medical history to help guide diagnostic procedure selection 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.
Provide general patient care, position patients, navigate EMR/PACS, and apply appropriate protocols and techniques for PET examinations.
Comply with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.