Nuclear Medicine Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and supervise nuclear imaging procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis.

Under physician guidance, you will operate imaging equipment, maintain radiation safety standards, and support daily department operations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine or Radiography program.
• Certified Radiology Technologist with the Florida Department of Health.
• AART Certification in Nuclear Medicine or related modality.
• Certification in Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound or Mammography.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of Nuclear Medicine Physician, perform radiographic procedures using isotopes.
• Apply isotopes for radiographic diagnosis with a high degree of independent judgment.
• Perform in-patient and out-patient tests.
• Utilize Nuclear Medicine cameras and related equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals per Nuclear Medicine Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrate radiation safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and Mission and Value statements.

Skills

BLS

Patient care

Education

Nuclear Medicine program

Radiography program

Tools

AART Certification

Florida Radiology Certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs those duties directly involved with administering a variety of nuclear isotopes for the purpose of scanning for and detecting pathology. Regulates the equipment used to scan for the isotope and send images to PACS. Assists in the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of a Nuclear Medicine Physician, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist accomplishes one or a combination of several general radiographic procedures
• Performs a technical level requiring a high degree of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply isotopes for radiographic diagnosis
• Performs test in-patients and out-patients
• Utilizes a variety of Nuclear Medicine cameras and varied equipment
• Administers pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals as outlines in Nuclear Medicine Scope of Practice
• Demonstrates industry in radiation safety
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement”

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine or Radiographer
• Certified Radiology Technologist with the Florida Department of Health
• Certified CT Tech, MRI Tech, Nuclear Med Tech, Ultrasonography, or Mammography AART Certification in Nuclear Medicine AART
• Certification in Radiology, CTI, MRI, Ultrasound or Mammography
• Basic Life Support

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state-of-the-art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida. The area has sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our healthcare team. We have a friendly atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.