Nuclear Medicine Technologist - 9 Mile/Part Time, Days

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to order, prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Under physician supervision, you will perform and assist with nuclear medicine studies with a focus on patient safety.

You will follow federal, state and local radiation guidelines, participate in CQI activities and maintain licensure, certifications, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Florida radiology license required upon hire.
• CNMT or RTN certification required upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.
• Nuclear Medicine certification/education required as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assists in care and maintenance of Nuclear Medicine equipment and supplies.
• Sets up, adjusts, and safely operates nuclear camera(s) and related computers.
• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Follows NRC, FL, and local radiation guidelines for radioisotopes.
• Performs clerical duties within the nuclear medicine scope of practice.
• Must be available for on call assignments as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure and pursues professional growth.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Nuclear camera operation

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nuclear Medicine Technology

Associates Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bachelor's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

Job Description
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for ordering, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. This position is under the direction of the physicians licensed to administer radioactive materials. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. The position responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Job Description
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for ordering, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. This position is under the direction of the physicians licensed to administer radioactive materials. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. The position responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Assists in care and maintenance of Nuclear Medicine equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Sets up, adjusts, and safely operates nuclear camera(s) and related computers.
• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Follows federal (NRC), state (FL), and local radiation control guidelines for radioisotopes.
• Performs various clerical duties within the nuclear medicine scope of practice.
• Must be available for on call assignments as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications
Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nuclear Medicine Technology Required
• Associates Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Preferred
• Bachelor\'s Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) NMTCB Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) ARRT Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse