Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technologist

Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County in Florida is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies and assist physicians in imaging procedures. You will work in our radiology department, ensuring safety and quality while interacting with patients.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, calibrating equipment, handling radiopharmaceuticals, calculating doses, and documenting procedures, with emphasis on ALARA and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Two years of experience required.
• Active Florida Nuclear Medicine Technologist license required.
• Certification by ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) and/or NMTCB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Perform nuclear medicine studies for inpatient, outpatient and emergency cases.
• Ensure diagnostic quality scans per protocols and minimize dose (ALARA).
• Calibrate and prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Calculate and administer nuclear medicine doses per protocols.
• Verify physician orders and match exams to prescriptions.
• Maintain records of radioactive materials and equipment calibration.
• Input patient data and charges into the system.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

Patient care

Geiger counter

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Geiger Counter

Job description

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County in Florida is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies and assist physicians in imaging procedures. You will work in our radiology department, ensuring safety and quality while interacting with patients.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, calibrating equipment, handling radiopharmaceuticals, calculating doses, and documenting procedures, with emphasis on ALARA and accurate data entry.