Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform high-quality imaging, radiopharmaceutical administration, and patient follow-up. The role requires ARRT NM or NMTCB registration and FL licensure in NM and CT, with proficiency in PACS, HIS, and related systems.

The position includes supervising students, coordinating with radiology sections, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards. A sign-on bonus is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered by ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB and in CT.
• Florida license in Nuclear Medicine Technology and CT; must be current.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine, CT, and treadmill stress testing.
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administer radiopharmaceuticals with post-procedure follow-up.
• Oversee patient scheduling and dissemination of medical information.
• Supervise radiology sections in the absence of the Coordinator.
• Maintain certifications and comply with State and JCAHO regulations.

Skills

Independent decision making

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Computer fundamentals

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT NM/NMTCB and CT license/registration

Tools

PACS

Meditech HIS

Dosing computer

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Nuclear Medicine Technologist

JOB SUMMARY

Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned, while producing high quality images utilizing all gamma cameras. Conduct patient assessment and monitoring to include administering adenosine stress test and proper monitoring of patient vitals during procedure, and all monitoring of vitals required for general Nuclear Medicine procedures. Provide radiopharmaceutical administration with patient assessment and follow up. Oversee patient scheduling, obtain and disseminate appropriate medical information. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in Nuclear Medicine including but not limited to acquisition and processing, thyroid probe, dose calibrator, dosing computer, PACS, Quinton stress lab computer, and HIS (Meditech). Provide backup supervision (coordination) and direction to all radiology sections in the absence of a Coordinator. Directly supervise students. Complete student competency and performance evaluations as well as organize student labs as required. Maintain certification according to State, National and hospital regulations. Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal Education: Must be a graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Certification Licensure: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and in CT.
• Must be licensed by the State of Florida in Nuclear Medicine Technology, CT, and have a current license. HMC must have one original current copy of your license in order to work. This must be turned in prior to the previous expiration date to keep job continuity.
• Related Experience: Experience in Nuclear Medicine technology, CT, and advanced competencies in exercise treadmill stress testing.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to make independent decisions; accurate and timely assessment of patient condition, EKG, and vital signs.
• Ability to determine if appropriate test has been ordered based on the EKG rhythm, medical history, and current medications, Recognizing and responding to EKG changes, recognizing EKG patterns that are appropriate for image gating, and being able to recognize the parameters that indicate termination of a cardiac stress study.
• Skills in supervision through formal or informal education are preferred.
• Knowledgeable in oral and written communication skills; computer fundamentals; anatomy/physiology; cross-sectional anatomy; radiographic pathology; patient monitoring and equipment; defibrillation; and other special recording/imaging equipment.

S5,000 sign on bonus

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.