PET/CT Technologist, Float Pool, PRN, Baptist Health

BHS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a PET/CT Technologist for our Float Pool across Jacksonville, FL. This PRN, varied shifts role involves delivering radioactive medication to patients and operating PET/CT imaging systems to monitor radiation distribution in the body.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a hospital setting, radiology experience, and CNMT/NMTCB or ARRT credentials with BLS. Extensive knowledge of Florida radiation regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNMT, NMTCB, ARRT Nuclear or ARRT Radiologic credentials.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred and knowledge of Florida Radiation Control rules.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with radioactive medication and operate PET/CT imaging equipment.
• Sterilize syringes and prepare patients for scans.
• Process image reports indicating disease presence and ensure radiation safety.

Skills

Customer service

Radiology procedures

Patient preparation

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational School

CNMT NMTCB Certification

ARRT Nuclear Medical Technologist

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS Certification

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We're Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is currently looking to add a PET/CT Technologist to our Float Pool at varied locations in the Jacksonville, FL area. This is a PRN, Varied Shifts opportunity.

This PET Technologist will be responsible for providing patients with radioactive medication and operating imaging technology to track the radiation within the patient's body. Their duties include sterilizing syringes, preparing patients for a scan, and processing image reports that indicate the presence of disease.

PET Technologist Responsibilities:

• Performing high-quality diagnostic procedures
• Knowledge of State of (and adherence to) Florida rules and regulations regarding Radiation Control/Radioactive Materials
• Protecting patients, self, and others from unnecessary/excessive radiation exposure
• Complying with mandatory education and health requirements

Experience Requirements:

• 1-2 years Experience working in a hospital setting Required
• 1-2 years Customer Service Experience Required
• 1-2 years Radioactive Material Experience Required
• 3-5 years Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations

Education & Credential Requirements:

• Vocational School
• Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT)-NMTCB Required Or
• Licensed Nuclear Medical Technologist-ARRT Required Or
• Registered Radiologic Technologist- ARRT Required Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS)-AHA Required

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Primary Location:

Baptist Digital Solutions Center3451 Beach BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207United States of America