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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Licensed - Pool

Orlando Health

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

A leading health organization in Florida is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide exceptional patient care and perform critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role requires specific certifications and adherence to safety protocols while delivering high-quality medical imaging services. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with patients while ensuring the best standards in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program required.
  • Certification as CNMT or ARRT (N) required.
  • Must have Florida State License and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
  • Maintain and process patient images for interpretation.
  • Administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Professional judgment
Patient care
Radiopharmacy functions
Quality control
Venipuncture

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Job description


Position Summary


Responsibilities

Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view.


Essential Functions
• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and
radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also
perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies.
• Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required.
• Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure.
• Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines.
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required.
• Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as
prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also
administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such.
• Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
• Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other
federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.


Qualifications

Education/Training
Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
Must meet ALL of the following:
• Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Education/Training
Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
Must meet ALL of the following:
• Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view.


Essential Functions
• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and
radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also
perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies.
• Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required.
• Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure.
• Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines.
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required.
• Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as
prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also
administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such.
• Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
• Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other
federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

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