Nuclear Medicine Technologist - 9 Mile/Part Time, Days

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.
 

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.

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