Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Patient Safety & Imaging

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

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.