Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Team Member Services; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Florida to join a mission-driven team. You will perform a range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, ensuring high-quality images, safety, and patient care across age groups.

You will collaborate with radiologists and staff, maintain equipment, and manage data in the Nuclear Medicine Information System, while adhering to ALARA principles and department policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human physiology and imaging principles required.
• Familiarity with scintigraphic equipment and acquisition computers.
• Experience with hot lab procedures and radionuclide handling clinically preferred.
• Ability to learn new image quality and radiation safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork with diverse staff.
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and customer service abilities.
• Proficient with radiology software packages and medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment meets quality control requirements and performs patient examinations safely.
• Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare providers to ensure proper imaging and continuity of care.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures using camera acquisition and processing, adapting to new tech.
• Maintains room readiness, stocks supplies, and prepares equipment for next patient.
• Records quality control data and exam charges in the information systems promptly.
• Verifies correct examination assignments and notifies staff of post-exam issues.
• Identifies patients per guidelines to ensure exam accuracy and proper documentation.
• Reviews physician requests for clinically valid exam indicators and compliance.
• Prepares radionuclides, explains procedures to patients, and adheres to universal safety.

Skills

Human physiology knowledge

Scintigraphic equipment knowledge

Hot Lab equipment knowledge

Image quality and Radiation Safety

Effective communication

Multitasking and organization

English language

Computer skills

Cerner/Radworks/PACS knowledge

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off from Day One


• 403-B Retirement Plan


• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave


• Career Development


• Whole Person Well-being Resources


• Mental Health Resources and Support


• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address: 601 E ALTAMONTE DR City: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS State: Florida Postal Code: 32701

Job Description:

SHIFT: 7a-4:30p (but can be variable hours)

Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail.

Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.

Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.

Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.

Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.

Confirms proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting \"after hours\" exams.

Identifies patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.

Reviews and ensures physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.

Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides using universal BSI principles.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human physiology [Required]


• Knowledge of Scintigraphic equipment, Acquisition computers, and processing stations [Required]


• Knowledge of Hot Lab equipment [Required]


• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety [Required]


• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds [Required]


• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive customer service skills [Required]


• Must possess sound judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions [Required]


• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]


• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]


• Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail [Required]


• Knowledge of communication styles and constant deployment of proper engagement behaviors when encountering patients, staff, and physicians [Required]


• Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant, childhood, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups [Required]


• Basic clerical skills as needed for filing, record keeping, and documentation [Required]


• Independent judgment and initiative [Required]


• Ability to assist in a wide range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the department [Required]


• Age-specific care [Required]


• Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and Pacs [Required]


• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures [Required]


• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff [Required]


• Appropriate technical skills in Nuclear Medicine [Required]


• Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Speaking, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Science, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Instructing, Monitoring, Operation Monitoring, Learning Strategies, Writing, Quality Control Analysis, Operation and Control, Mathematics, Service Orientation, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Judgment and D