Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to independently perform all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures in an educational facility, following department protocols.

You will document all radioactive materials and medical records in compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations. On-call rotation is required and certification/licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Associate of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine from AMA approved program.
• Must have certification by ARRT and/or NMTCB and licensure from the Florida DOH.
• Preferred CT Certification by ARRT and/or NMTCB and licensure by Florida DOH.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures following department protocol.
• Accurately documents all radioactive materials and medical record information in compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations.
• Rotational on-call required.

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine

AMA approved program meeting JRCNMT requirements

Certification by ARRT and/or NMTCB

Florida DOH licensure

Preferred CT Certification by ARRT/NMTCB

Job description

Overview

Independently performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures following department protocol while using their technical knowledge, skills, and good judgment to provide safe and effective care in an educational facility. Accurately documents all radioactive materials and medical record information in compliance with all federal, state, and hospital regulations. Rotational on-call required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Satisfactory completion of an Associate of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an AMA approved program which meets the requirements for certification by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). Qualified applicant must also have certification by ARRT and/or NMTCB, and Licensure from the Florida DOH. Preferred CT Certification by ARRT and/or NMTCB and Licensure by Florida DOH.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobilea) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Registered by the ARRT (RT (N)) or the NMTCB (CNMT) and licensed by the State of Florida DOH as a Certified Radiologic Technologist. Preferred registry by the ARRT (RT (CT)) or the NMTCB (CT) and licensed by the State of Florida DOH.