Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital in Lehigh Acres, FL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team on a PRN/per diem basis. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals with care, compassion, and respect.

Responsibilities include using radioactive isotopes for organ scans, preparing dosages, recording and reporting with MEDITECH, positioning patients, and assisting with transport.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited and AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Valid ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Use radioactive isotopes to perform organ and body scans
• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians' orders; May administer and record dosages as well
• Perform diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices
• Compassionately explain procedures to patients
• Monitor, record and communicate utilizing computerized documentation (MEDITECH)
• Assist with transporting patients as needed

Skills

Patient care

Radiopharmacy safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Mobility and lifting

Education

AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Florida DOH licensure (CRT)

ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN at HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital

Benefits

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Nuclear Medical Technologist - PRN/Per Diem

Our imaging teams are a committed, caring group of professionals. We are currently seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team on a PRN/per diem/as-needed basis. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Lehigh Hospital, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals in a careful, compassionate and respectful manner.

We prioritize patient care. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next career opportunity.

Your tasks and responsibilities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist may include but are not limited to:

• Use radioactive isotopes to perform organ and body scans
• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians' orders; May administer and record dosages as well
• Perform diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices
• Compassionately explain procedures to patients
• Monitor, record and communicate utilizing computerized documentation (MEDITECH)
• Assist with transporting patients as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited and AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT)
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Valid ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of our community. Our patients' health is our top priority!

Accredited by The Joint Commission, our 53-bed acute care facility has been serving Lehigh Acres, Florida, since 1965. We offer specialty care services including Emergency Services, Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and Pathology, all delivered with dignity and respect.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.