Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for ordering, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. This position is under the direction of the physicians licensed to administer radioactive materials. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. The position responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Job Description The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for ordering, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. This position is under the direction of the physicians licensed to administer radioactive materials. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. The position responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Responsibilities What you will do Assists in care and maintenance of Nuclear Medicine equipment and supplies. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Sets up, adjusts, and safely operates nuclear camera(s) and related computers. Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients. Follows federal (NRC), state (FL), and local radiation control guidelines for radioisotopes. Performs various clerical duties within the nuclear medicine scope of practice. Must be available for on call assignments as needed. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and Technical Diploma/Certificate Nuclear Medicine Technology Required Associates Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Preferred Bachelor\'s Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Preferred Licenses and Certifications Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required and Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) NMTCB Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) ARRT Upon Hire Required BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Upon Hire Required About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse #J-18808-Ljbffr