Lead Nuclear Medicine PET Technologist

SPEROS; Magnolia (AR); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Moffitt Cancer Center will assist the supervisor in overseeing all technical aspects of the Nuclear Medicine Department, ensuring daily workflow, radiopharmaceutical dosing, and equipment quality control.

In collaboration with radiologists and researchers, you will support clinical and research trials, train staff on protocols, and ensure ALARA safety standards are maintained while providing diagnostic imaging as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Nuclear Medicine program with an Associate’s Degree.
• Florida state license required – CRT ARRT(N) or CNMT.
• Current BLS required.
• Three years of experience as a Nuclear Med Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Train staff in clinical and research protocols.
• Coordinate imaging protocols with radiologists.
• Support clinical and research trials and phantom/instrumentation requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting and ensure safety for equipment.

Skills

ARRT(N)/CNMT licensed

BLS certified

On-call availability

Nuclear medicine imaging

Education

Associate’s Degree – AMA Accredited Nuclear Med Program

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Under the broad direction of the Nuclear Medicine Authorized User, Director, MD and the Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine, the lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist shall assist the supervisor in overseeing all technical aspects of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Moffitt Cancer Center. The lead technologist shall be responsible for the day to day workflow of the department, radiopharmaceutical dosing computer, staff assignments, oversee equipment quality control, clinical and research trials to include phantom and instrumentation requirements. The lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for technical training of the staff in correlation with clinical and research protocols with the ability to obtain diagnostic images as requested by the clinician on patients. Assist the supervisor with implementing research trials to include writing imaging protocols, attend site visits, and communicate with research coordinators. The lead technologist will act as liaison with the radiologists to the staff technologist with regards to technical issues or protocol updates. The lead technologist is responsible to oversee the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department in the absence of the supervisor. The lead technologist is able to make appropriate troubleshooting and critical decision making ability for proper maintenance and safety of the equipment. Must be able to work weekends, varied hours, scheduled and "ON CALL" hours.

Credentials and Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree – Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and AMA Accredited Nuclear Med Program
• Florida state license required – Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) ARRT(N) OR CNMT through NMTCB certification or equivalent required.
• Current BLS required.
• Three (3) years previous experience as a Nuclear Med Technologist.
• Competent in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine Technology, anatomy and physiology, SPECT/CT, acquisition, processing, patient positioning, therapeutic procedures, ALARA procurement, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.

Salary Range

$45.02 - $68.72 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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