Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Patient-Focused Diagnostics

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure patient safety in accordance with physician orders. You will calibrate equipment, map radiopharmaceuticals, train staff, and contribute to quality improvement projects while delivering compassionate care.

A CNMT and high school diploma are required, with strong radiation safety knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (CNMT preferred).
• Certification CNMT required or as stipulated by state/unit.

Responsibilities

• Disposes of radioactive materials following radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals, minimizing radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides assistance during test procedures.
• Processes cardiac function studies using a computer and records and processes results.
• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment; gathers patient information for diagnostic procedures.
• Trains and supervises nuclear medicine technologists or students.
• Develops treatment procedures for nuclear medicine and participates in quality improvement.
• Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage per physician's prescription.
• Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using imaging equipment.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Produces images for physician interpretation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning

Speaking

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Science

Social Perceptiveness

Coordination

Instructing

Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Mathematics

Service Orientation

Troubleshooting

Equipment Selection

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational Training

Tools

CNMT Certification

Job description

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure patient safety in accordance with physician orders. You will calibrate equipment, map radiopharmaceuticals, train staff, and contribute to quality improvement projects while delivering compassionate care.

A CNMT and high school diploma are required, with strong radiation safety knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment on