Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

Prolink; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink in Fort Walton Beach, FL seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform PET/CT imaging with a focus on quality and safety. The role involves patient positioning, equipment checks, and accurate documentation within EHR/PACS systems.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in nuclear medicine, strict radiation safety practices, and experience in diagnostic imaging to support cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nuclear medicine procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety protocols and patient protection.
• Experience with diagnostic imaging modalities, including PET/CT.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment like PET scanners.
• Prepare and position patients for scans.
• Maintain and perform quality checks on equipment.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

Diagnostic imaging

Tools

PET scanners

Job description

Overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy. They conduct PET/CT scans for cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety, with experience in diagnostic imaging settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment like PET scanners.
• Prepare and position patients for scans.
• Maintain and perform quality checks on equipment.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.

This role is crucial for nuclear imaging in disease detection. Technologists with nuclear medicine skills are encouraged to apply for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.