Nuclear Medicine Technologist

We are currently hiring for a Full Time PET/CT dual licensed technologist for our fast paced multi-specialty practice. Our scan volume consists of treatment planning simulations, CTs of whole body, PET scans of whole body and specialty PET scans.


* Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT and CT Imaging studies
* Handles, administers, calculates dosage and prepares Radionuclides as required
* Maintains records in accordance with departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements
* Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards
* Assists in Radiology department as needed
* Markets to local area physician referral base to promote PET/CT
* Responsibility to adhere to the company compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies
* Positions patient and equipment, changes collimators, selects technical factor and processes data to produce images meeting Radiologist standards, in a safe and timely manner
* Processes images with correct patient demographic and examination information. Submits images, with adequate clinical information for review by Radiologist, as appropriate
* Assists in disaster or other emergencies dealing with possible radioactive material contamination
* Maintains radioactive materials records as well as quality assurance records, disposal records as required by department policy and State regulations
* Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly surveys, quality assurance testing and calibrations as required by State regulations
* Performs clerical duties, including answering telephone, completing patient record
* Transports, lifts, moves and positions patients as needed to properly and safely complete procedures, to assist others to and from, as well as within the department or to assist patient movement
* Operates all equipment and uses Radioactive Materials in a safe and effective manner, with proper attention to radiation, electrical and mechanical safety
* Performs direct patient care duties within technologists scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control and BSI techniques
* Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety and privacy
* Obtains patient history and explains procedures
* Maintains clean, well-stocked work area
* Rotates though standby call on a periodic basis
* Technologist may be asked to review invoices, review records with health physics consultants
* May be questioned by regulatory agency inspectors. Assists with dose calculation and administration of therapeutic nuclides
* Performs basic equipment maintenance, coordinating service calls as required
* Assists the RSO in disaster or other emergencies dealing with possible radioactive material contamination
* General imaging, record keeping and monitoring are routine but must be performed and coordinated independently


*What will you need?*


* Must be a graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB approved program, must be dual licensed for PET and CT
* Current Florida Nuclear Medicine license
* BLS required
* ARRT or NMTCB registered


This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour


Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance


Work Location: In person

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