Pet/PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

Florida Cancer Specialists; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute seeks a PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, acquire and process PET/CT images, ensure patient safety, and comply with ALARA and regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and technologists across departments, ongoing education, and maintaining equipment. A CNMT or ARRT(N) certification is required or registry eligibility with timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Nuclear Medicine training in AMA-approved program preferred.
• CNMT or ARRT(N) certification or registry eligible required.
• Registry-eligible must obtain certification within 1 year; CT within 2 years.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously under physician direction.
• Measure and record radiation dosage using a computer per prescriptions.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals to produce diagnostic images.
• Gather patient history to guide procedures and imaging choices.
• Dispose of radioactive materials safely and store radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and lab equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist during tests.
• Produce images for physician interpretation.
• Perform quality control checks on equipment/cameras.
• Maintain a clean work environment and participate in training.

Skills

Analysis & Critical Thinking

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving with physicians

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Nuclear Medicine training in AMA-approved program (preferred)

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification or registry eligible

Certification within 1 year if registry-eligible; CT within 2 years

BLS Certification

Job description

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute seeks a PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, acquire and process PET/CT images, ensure patient safety, and comply with ALARA and regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and technologists across departments, ongoing education, and maintaining equipment. A CNMT or ARRT(N) certification is required or registry eligibility with timelines.