Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) - Per Diem

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

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.