Nuclear Medicine Tech

HCA Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

401(k) with match

Job summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our team. This PRN position involves performing nuclear medicine exams per protocol, maintaining equipment and supplies, and documenting findings accurately in PACS and Meditech.

The role requires collaboration with radiologists, nurses and physicians to ensure patient safety and timely exams. The ideal candidate will hold CNMT or ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification, with radiography credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification or CNMT.
• Radiologic technologist certification preferred.
• Vocational school graduate in radiologic technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine exams per protocol.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Completes exam documentation and notes in PACS/Meditech.
• Ensures radiation safety and proper decontamination.
• Interacts with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

CNMT Certification

ARRT-R Radiography

Vocational School Graduate

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Amicas tele-rad

Job description

PRN, as needed

Do you have the career opportunities as a Nuclear Medicine Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs nuclear medicine exams in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital and

department policies and procedures.

1. Displays sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of Nuclear Medicine equipment and accessories.

2. Performs Nuclear Medicine exams as per protocol on a variety of different body parts in a timely manner.

3. Completes appropriate history forms.

4. Completes technologist exam sheet.

5. Stocks procedure rooms with required supplies.

6. Completes consent forms when necessary.

7. Checks lab results when necessary.

8. Performs data entry in Meditech using accurate times.

9. Marks exam images verified/dictated in PACS.

10. Scans documents into PACS, ensuring they are attached to the correct exam.

11. Sends exams from PACS or modality to the Amicas tele-rad system when necessary.

12. Enters exam notes on PACS.

13. Verifies doctor’s orders in patient’s chart. Follows Dr.’s written orders.

14. Initials patient’s chart when exam is completed.

15. Matches exams with correct patient’s jacket before giving to Radiologist.

16. Interacts with radiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other staff.

17. Starts/removes IVs when necessary.

18. Moves patients on and off of the exam table when necessary.

19. Organizes and prioritizes patient exams for best work flow.

20. Communicates effectively with customers (physicians, patients, co-workers, etc.)

21. Performs daily Q.C. procedures: infusion cart, dose calibrator, and survey meter.

22. Checks in radioactive doses and ensures proper disposal of radioactive doses.

23. Maintains and practices proper radiation safety.

24. Follows proper decontamination procedures.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Vocational School Graduate
• (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

No Travel Required

0 Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.